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Apsara Figures Carved in Sandstone

A close-up view of multiple apsara figures carved in bas-relief on a sandstone wall, illuminated by raking side light.

A photo of carved apsara figures in bas-relief on a sandstone wall at Angkor Wat, illuminated by raking side light See more

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