Ancient City Angkor's Little-Known Secrets

For archaeology-focused travels, there is nowhere better to begin than at Angkor in Cambodia. Amansara's archaeologist SENG KOMPHEAK reveals the ancient city's little-known secrets.

- Seng Kompheak

It won’t be until you meet Cambodian archaeologist Seng Kompheak that you’d realise how run-of-the-mill tours barely skim the surface of the wonders in the ancient Khmer capital. According to him, there is a growing trend of high-end travellers seeking a deeply educational discovery of such historical marvels. And Amansara guests who book Angkor temple tours and archaeological excursions are often from the West, and range from foreign dignitaries and celebrities, to scientists and other archaeologists.

“The pace is slow and the explanation in-depth. We escape from the crowds and find the best spots to visit. We want them to have the experience of a lifetime,” says Seng, who works as a curator for the Angkor National Museum and also represents Amansara as its resident guide. Here is a snapshot of the wealth of knowledge of the 400 sq km Unesco World Heritage Site that only an expert could impart to guests.

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