A triumph of Medieval Khmer culture, the treasures of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom in Cambodia are incomparable. Built by King Suryavarman II in the e
A triumph of Medieval Khmer culture, the treasures of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom in Cambodia are incomparable. Built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century, Angkor Wat (Capital Temple) remains the largest religious monument in the world. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's major attraction for visitors. Angkor Thom (Great City) was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire. It was established in the late twelfth century by King Jayavarman VII. Many of its temples were submerged by tropical forest for centuries, and trees continue to shatter and pierce the ruins. Most of the great Angkor ruins have vast displays of bas-relief depicting the various gods, goddesses, and other-worldly beings from the mythological stories and epic poems of ancient Hinduism, modified by centuries of Buddhism.
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