Angkor Wat - Wikipedia
Angkor Wat was built at the behest of the Khmer king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yaśodharapura (present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. Angkor Wat combines two basic plans of Khmer temple architecture: the temple-mountain and the later galleried temple.
Angkor Wat | Description, Location, History, Restoration, Map,
2024年10月29日 · Angkor Wat is a temple complex at Angkor, near Siem Reap, Cambodia, that was built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II (reigned 1113–c. 1150). It is the world’s largest religious structure, covering some 400 acres (160 hectares), and marks the high point of Khmer architecture.
Angkor Wat ‑ Temple, Cambodia & Age - HISTORY
2018年2月28日 · Angkor Wat is an enormous Buddhist temple complex located in northern Cambodia. It was originally built in the first half of the 12th century as a Hindu temple. Spread across more than 400...
A Guide to Angkor Wat, Cambodia - National Geographic
2018年9月26日 · Though just one of hundreds of surviving temples and structures, the massive Angkor Wat is the most famed of all Cambodia’s temples—it appears on the nation’s flag—and it is revered for good...
How Did They Build Angkor Wat?
Angkor Wat holds within it centuries of human curiosity, reverence, and spirituality – and we are so lucky to be able to bask in some of that, even today. In this article, we’ll dive into the history of Angkor Wat and explain why it definitely deserves a place on...
ANGKOR WAT: ITS LAYOUT, ARCHITECTURE AND COMPONENTS
Built by King Suryavarman II (1113-1150) and originally dedicated to the Hindu gods Shiva and then Vishnu, Angkor Wat spreads out over 402 acres (about three quarters of a square mile) and required 37 years and an estimated 5000 stone carvers, workers and slaves, using 3000 ox-carts for carrying stones, to complete.
Angkor Wat - World History Encyclopedia
2020年2月13日 · Angkor Wat is a temple complex in the province of Siem Reap, Cambodia originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu in the 12th century CE. It is among the largest religious buildings ever created, second only to the Temple of Karnak at Thebes, Egypt and, some claim, even larger.
Angkor Wat: Cambodia's most iconic temple - Lonely Planet
2022年3月10日 · Angkor Wat – built by Suryavarman II (r 1113–50) – is the earthly representation of Mount Meru, the Mount Olympus of the Hindu faith, and the abode of ancient gods. The Cambodian god-kings of old each strove to better their ancestors’ structures in size, scale, and symmetry, culminating in what is believed to be the world’s largest ...
Angkor Wat - Smarthistory
Construction of the site took over 30 years and was never completely finished. The site is built entirely out of stone, which is incredible as close examination of the temple demonstrates that almost every surface is treated and carved with narrative or decorative details.
The Mysteries and Spectacular Architecture of Angkor Wat
2022年3月25日 · Angkor Wat was built over several decades starting in the first half of the 12th century by King Suryavarman II of the Khmer Empire who ruled from 1113 to 1150. Created to function as a temple complex, mausoleum and political center of his vast empire, its name means “city of the temples,” with Angkor meaning “capital city” and Wat ...