Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat

A temple complex at Angkor, Cambodia, built in the early 12th century. The temple has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.

Angkor Wat combines two basic plans of Khmer temple architecture: the temple mountain and the later galleried temple, it is designed to represent Mount Meru.

The modern name, Angkor Wat, means "City Temple".

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