Angkor: Celestial Temples of the Khmer Empire

Name: Angkor: Celestial Temples of the Khmer Empire
Brand: Abbeville Press
Price: 26.17 USD
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ISBN: 9780789207180

by Jon Ortner, Ian W. Mabbett, James Goodman, Eleanor Mannikka, John Sanday · Abbeville Press · tapa dura · ISBN 9780789207180

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Jon Ortner, Ian W. Mabbett, James Goodman, Eleanor Mannikka, John Sanday

9780789207180

Abbeville Press

English

tapa dura

4/26/2002

288 pages

34.5 x 26.7 x 4.1 cm

2921 g

Synopsis of Angkor: Celestial Temples of the Khmer Empire

This stunning photographic book, "Angkor: Celestial Temples of the Khmer Empire," offers a deep and visually captivating look at the most important monuments of the ancient Khmer Empire. Through the spectacular images of photographer Jon Ortner, readers can explore the majesty of Angkor Wat and other sacred temples, accompanied by historical, architectural, and religious analyses provided by a team of experts.

The work details the history of the construction of these temples between the 9th and 13th centuries, their subsequent abandonment, and current conservation efforts. It is an essential piece for enthusiasts of history, archaeology, and photography, combining informative narrative with unprecedented visual documentation of one of the world's most fascinating archaeological sites.