Angkor, a Lost City

At the heart of Cambodia, lies an ingenious and vast piece of architecture built by the Khmer civilization on the 12th century: the city of Angkor. It was once a thriving empire and is still the largest religious complex in the world, packed with a myriad of Hindu and Buddhist stone temples and palaces. To this day, it remains one of the most important and revered places for both religions. The collapse of this ancient civilization is believed to have been partially caused by shifts in monsoon patterns, and a series of droughts and floods, ultimately leading the people to abandon the site.

The lost city was forgotten for many years, swallowed by the jungle that grew around it and kept it hidden from mankind. Actually, one of the most amazing aspects about Angkor is how nature reclaimed it, displaying a unique story about the passage of time. The temples now boast tapestries of moss and lichen, as well as towering trees that spread their gripping roots along the surfaces. It is a symbiotic relationship that serves as a reminder of the impermanence of human endeavours in the face of nature’s lasting presence.