ANGKOR'S REMOTE TEMPLES

One of the forgotten and very seldom visited temple is Beng Mealea (meaning “lotus pond”), about 70 km from Siem Reap, mostly unrestored, its walls and towers burst apart with trees and creepers. While a wooden walkway guides visitors round the tumble-down structure and it’s a magical spot as very few bother to come visit. Little is known about the history of the temple