West gate of Angkor Thom, Cambodia (© Alex Williams)

【January 29 2013】This is the west entrance to Angkor Thom, once the capital of the ancient Khmer Empire in what is now Cambodia. Angkor Thom lies about a mile from Angkor Wat, the famous temple complex. Founded in the 12th century, Angkor Thom was protected by a huge stone wall around the perimeter.Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..