Angkor Wat

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Angkor Wat was founded by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu, made even grander as subsequent kings tried to surpass the buildings of their forebears. The result is a sprawling 162.6 hectare religious complex said to rival anything created by the Greeks or Romans. It’s difficult to comprehend the vision and ambition that went into creating Angkor Wat, which stands as a replica of the Hindu universe, bringing visitors back to the creation of being as you walk its counterclockwise course. Along the way, you’ll be treated to some of the history’s most astonishingly detailed architecture. The exterior of the central temple bears an 800 meter-long series of bas-reliefs depicting historical events and mythological stories, while scattered throughout the complex are over 3000 heavenly nymphs, each totally unique and sporting one of 37 different hairstyles. For more information, please visit http://angkor.com.kh/