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Angkor Wat Temple
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October 13, 2019
Angkor Wat is the reason most visitors come to Cambodia. The largest religious monument in the world, it is arguably one of the most important and visually stunning attractions in Asia. Even though it is surrounded by a beautiful forest, and numerous other impressive and intriguing temples, Angkor Wat dominates the Angkor Archaeological Park and provides an awe-inspiring example of the brilliance of Khmer art and engineering. 1. The Angkor Wat moat is not just there for security, water source, or even aesthetic value. The moat forms part of a complicated groundwater system (that includes the big reservoir – or Baray to the north of the Angkor Park) that helps stabilize the temple foundations through seasonal flooding and drought. 2. The stairs at the central sanctuary (now covered by wooden steps) are supposed to be steep as a reminder that you should ascend towards the place of the gods on your knees. 3. Construction of Angkor Wat took approximately 40 years. To give some perspective, the construction of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris – built around the same time – took 182 years. 4. Angkor means “city” and Wat means “temple” – so Angkor Wat literally means “City Temple”. 5. Opinions vary about the inspiration for Angkor Wat’s design. Some say the five peaks are based on Holy Mount Meru, some on lotus flowers, some focus more on the overall design which has been thought to either reflect a universe in miniature, or the pervasive yoni and linga symbols replicated throughout Angkor.
Angkor Wat is the reason most visitors come to Cambodia. The largest religious monument in the world, it is arguably one of the most important and visually stunning attractions in Asia. Even though it is surrounded by a beautiful forest, and numerous other impressive and intriguing temples, Angkor W…
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