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Angkor Wat (/ ˌ æ ŋ k ɔːr ˈ w ɒ t /; Khmer: អង្គរវត្ត, "City/Capital of Temples") is a Hindu-Buddhist temple complex in Cambodia.Located on a site measuring 162.6 hectares (1,626,000 m 2; 402 acres) within the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor, it was originally constructed in 1150 CE as a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Vishnu.
The Angkor area, one of the largest archaeological areas in the world, was the site of different capitals of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th century. The temples of Angkor Wat (pictured), Angkor Thom , Bayon , and the nearby Banteay Srei and the temples of Roluos depict different periods of Khmer architecture and are richly decorated ...
The World Monuments Fund in Angkor – background, interactive map, travel tips, panoramas, e-cards; Deane Dickason, Wondrous Angkor – complete book (159 pages, 56 photographs, 7 maps and plans). Angkor digital media archive – Photos, laser scans, panoramas of Angkor Wat and Banteay Kdei from a CyArk/Sophia University partnership
A distinct feature of the map is that Japan is surrounded by the body of a serpent-like creature, which scholars identify as a dragon. The dragon seems to shield Japan from foreign enemies. For some reason, the provinces of Oki and Tsushima are put outside of the dragon. [1] Each province is labeled with its name, grade and the size of rice fields.
At its potential cost of ₹300 crore (US$42 million), it is likely to be one of the most expensive temples in the world. [69] [70] 909,371: 20,000: Viraat Ramayan Mandir: est. 2025 Kesaria India: The Virat Ramayan Mandir will be almost double the height of the world-famous 12th century Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia. [71] 490,000: ...
Unakoti famously known as Angkor Wat of the North-East, is a sculptural emblem and ancient Shaivite place that hosts rock carvings, figures and images of gods and goddesses. It is a place of worship with huge rock reliefs celebrating Shiva. Unakoti literally means "one less than one crore" or "koti" in Hindi.
Articles relating to Angkor Wat, its history, and its depictions. It is a temple complex in Cambodia, located on a site measuring 162.6 hectares (1,626,000 m 2; 402 acres). It resides within the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor. The Guinness World Records considers it as the largest religious structure in the world.
The museum contains miniature models of the main Angkor temples as well as maps of ancient temples located in different parts of Cambodia. [9] Other paintings in the museum include a painting of a smiling Buddha, based on a reproduction of the stone faces from the Bayon Temple . [ 10 ]