Google has captured more than 100 ancient temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, in 90,000 beautiful panoramic images for its Street View library.
Are you ready for a quick trip to Cambodia to witness the beauty of ancient temples that are thousands of years old? Google is letting you be a part of its impressive journey to the archeological site through 90,000 new panoramic images of Angkor Wat's famous temples, of course through Street View.
The photos taken during sunrise at more than 100 historic sites perfectly showcase the beauty of the place. It is said that watching a sunrise at the Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, is one of the most touching and unforgettable moments.
The Google view takes you on a virtual trip of the largest ancient city in the world without leaving your armchairs. "The temples at Angkor each have a unique story -- whether it's the way they were built, the ancient Khmer cities they sit on, or the artwork they contain," Google Maps group product manager Manik Gupta wrote in a blog post. "To give you the most complete picture, our team used all the tools available to us: Street View cars, Trekkers and tripods to carefully photograph the exteriors and interiors of Angkor's temples as they stand today."
Google partnered with APSARA Authority of the Kingdom of Cambodia to capture the famous temples for the world to see. The project was on since 2013. The iconic showings include the Bayon Temple and the Ramayana's Battle of Lanka bas relief carvings within Angkor Wat. Google also added more Angkor-related content to its Google Cultural Institute with artifacts ranging from "12th-century sculpture and mid-20th century photography to modern-day renderings of medieval Angkor life," Google said.
Google's latest trip to Cambodia follows a series of fascinating journeys to different places including the Eiffel Tower, Santa's Grotto, canals of Venice in Italy, Sydney's Underwater World, all of which are captured in 360 degree images for Street View project. Other interesting places within Google's Street View library include Burj-Khalifa in Dubai, the sets of Diagon Alley from Warner Bros. Studio Tour in London, zoos around the world, highest peaks of the Mount Everest, over hundred Indian monuments and others.
Google's road to success with its Street View service was not an easy one. Several hurdles that attracted hefty fines slowed down the initial progress of capturing the world behind the camera. But the web giant appears to be on track now with its Street View. In December last year, Google allowed users to participate in creating and sharing street view imagery on Google Maps. This helps it expand the data on its street view project with the help of millions of people across the world.
