- DURATION 60 mins
Event Description
Angkor Wat (‘The City Temple’) is a unique archaeological site in Cambodia with roughly 907 years of history. It is also the largest religious monument in the world, originally beginning its life dedicated to Hindu gods, but becoming a Buddhist site by the end of the 12th century.
‘The City Temple’ is actually a part of the 400 km2 Angkor Wat Archaeological Park. This UNESCO site contains the incredible remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, each containing dozens of temple complexes, dating from the 9th to the 15th century.
Despite its scale, magnitude and timeline, few people are aware of the history behind these ancient sites. This is partly as a result of geography, neglect, and devastating events in Cambodia’s more recent past. Join your guide and journey through the ruins of some of the most impressive monuments, including Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Ta Prohm, to learn more about this fascinating world time - almost - forgot.
- Duration: 60 mins
- Online Zoom event: Join from your computer, phone or tablet (no replay available)
Meet the Host, Emma
Emma has a degree in History and has worked for several years as a teacher in UK secondary schools and online as a tutor. Some of her favourites periods of History include Crime and Punishment in 18th and 19th century Britain, the Russian Revolution and anything to do with witches!
For the past year and a half she has been living in multiple countries in Southeast Asia and Europe. She loves exploring these new places and learning more about their history - often these histories have been overlooked in the curriculum she teaches back home, and she hopes to shed more light on them through her informative, fun, and engaging talks.
Emma describes herself as an avid reader, intersectional feminist and cares deeply about the environment. In her spare time, she loves attending gigs and scuba diving.
Preparing for the Event
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We also recommend that pets are either calmly sitting on your lap or in another room, and any refreshments you may require are within your reach!
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