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Philae Temple, Aswan, Egypt

The writing on the wall

At Philae Temple, you’ll find a site that was caught in the middle of the rise and fall of three great empires.

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The world’s oldest wooden building

Horyuji Temple near Nara in Japan might not be the most famous site in the country – but it has a history that makes it one of the most important.

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Just like Meiji

It’s one of the most famous landmarks in Tokyo but, without its namesake, Japan could have turned out to have been very different.

Karnak Temple, Luxor, Egypt

This temple is an open book of Ancient Egypt

Karnak Temple at Luxor is a highlight of a visit to Egypt. One of the largest religious complexes in the world, it took 2000 years to build!

Things to do in Battambang, cambodia

The Battambang Battlers

The things to do in Cambodia’s second-largest city aren’t immediately obvious but, with a good guide, you’ll find the best to see.

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Exploring the temples of Angkor

The temples at Angkor are one of the largest temple complexes on earth and there’s much we still don’t know about the ancient race that built these magnificent monuments.

Beng Mealea temple, Cambodia

The ultimate jungle temple experience

You don’t have to go far from Siem Reap to escape the crowds of Angkor – and a trip to Beng Mealea reveals an incredible hidden jungle temple!

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