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Thursday Doors 07.11.24: Angkor Wat’s exotic doorways

Today, I have a few pictures of doorways in Angkor Wat’s temples.

Banteay Srei temple is made from red sandstone (which can be carved as easily as wood) and is believed to have been carved by women because of the intricate work.
Notice the many doorways that lead to the inside of the Preah Khan temple and the beautiful bas relief work done on the columns and the carving on the top of the doorway
Another closed door inside the main doorway of the Banteay Samre Temple
That thing crawling out of the Ta Prohm temple doorway on the floor is the root of a tree.
See the elaborate work on top of this doorway to a Buddhist monastery
Entrance to Banteay Kdei Temple

Notice the reclining Buddha behind the closed gate and the offerings kept in front? This is in the topmost tower of the Angkor Wat Temple
Door to the restaurant in the American Club in Dhaka. I love how the bougainvillea droops over the door.

That’s all the doors I have for today. This post is part of the Thursday Doors challenge. Wishing all of you a fabulous weekend.


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23 responses to “Thursday Doors 07.11.24: Angkor Wat’s exotic doorways”

  1. robbiesinspiration Avatar
    robbiesinspiration

    This is a terrific post, Smitha. The doors are wonderful. I am particularly taken with the Banteay Srei temple. Astonishing!

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  2. Dalmatian Insider Avatar
    Dalmatian Insider

    Amazing images! A trip to Angkor Wat is on my bucket list. It looks like a fascinating place to explore.

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    1. Smitha V Avatar
      Smitha V

      Thank you so much! Angkor Wat is fascinating. I’ve shared a separate post on it. You might like to check it out.
      It totally deserves a place in the bucket list.

      Reply
  3. Brenda's Thoughts Avatar
    Brenda’s Thoughts

    Beautiful photos!

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    1. Smitha V Avatar
      Smitha V

      Thank you, Brenda! Glad you liked them.

      Reply
  4. dennyho Avatar
    dennyho

    This was a great door tour, Smitha. The intricate stonework is almost mesmerizing.

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  5. Miriam Hurdle Avatar
    Miriam Hurdle

    Exotic doorways, indeed. Beautiful photos, Smitha!

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    1. Smitha V Avatar
      Smitha V

      Thank you so much for visiting, Miriam. I’m so glad you liked the photos. The doorways are steeped in history and mythology.

      Reply
  6. Frank Hubeny Avatar
    Frank Hubeny

    I especially liked the first photo with the door knocker and the quote from Luke 11.

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    1. Smitha V Avatar
      Smitha V

      Thank you, Frank, for visiting. That picture ( of the first door) was from the net 🙂. I’m glad to hear you liked it.

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  7. Darlene Avatar
    Darlene

    Wow! These doors are stunning. So much history here.

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    1. Smitha V Avatar
      Smitha V

      Hi Darlene, I’m so glad to hear you say that. I figured they deserved a, post of their own.
      Oh yes, there’s a lot of history, politics, religion in those doors. They changed many hands and went through a lot of destruction because of the different faiths of those who ruled, yet, they stand.

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  8. rajkkhoja Avatar
    rajkkhoja

    Wonderful all door!

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    1. Smitha V Avatar
      Smitha V

      Thank you! Glad you liked it.

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  9. Andrea Stephenson Avatar
    Andrea Stephenson

    So beautiful and intricate.

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    1. Smitha V Avatar
      Smitha V

      Hi Andrea, I’m glad you liked the photos. These doorways belong to the 10th to 12th century and are still standing. It’s amazing.

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  10. Dan Antion Avatar
    Dan Antion

    Those are such amazing doors and entrances! I love the photos.

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    1. Smitha V Avatar
      Smitha V

      Thanks, Dan. These doors/ doorways are more than a 1000 years old. I figured they deserved a separate post of their own. Am glad you liked these pictures.

      Reply
  11. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    Excellent photos

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    1. Smitha V Avatar
      Smitha V

      Thank you so much, Sadje. It’s amazing how they covered every inch of the walls with carving. The parts that seen blank are only because of the forces of nature.

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      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        You’re welcome. These relics of the past remind us of the commitment of those people

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        1. Smitha V Avatar
          Smitha V

          You’re so right, Sadje. They did all of this with bare hands and basic tools.

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          1. Sadje Avatar
            Sadje

            🥰😍

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