One of the most amazing ancient monuments in Southeast Asia:
Angkor Wat – Cambodia
The largest religious temple in the world and the heart of the Khmer civilization. Features
- A huge complex with moats, stone towers and very detailed reliefs
- Geometric and symbolic architecture that reflects the path of the sun and the universe
- Central towers that symbolize the sacred mountain "Meru" in Hindu mythology
- An amazing combination of Hindu and Buddhist art in a single complex
Historical significance
- Built in the 12th century AD by order of King "Suryavarman II"