Every country in the world has its own unique architectural complex. Referring to Cambodia, visitors will immediately think of the Angkor Temple Complex - one of the wonders of the world. Which Angkor Wat is the most famous temple in the complex, find out the history of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap:
Located 6 km north of Siem Reap, Angkor Wat is one of the five mysterious temples in the Angkor Complex. This lamp has the most magnificent architecture including 398 rooms, a total height of 213m, and a total area of 208ha connected by 1,500m of corridors. With 5 consecutive tower tops with 3 architectural floors, the tallest building is 65m high in the middle.
History of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap - overview
The road leading to Angkor Wat temple is also made of boulders 230m long, nearly 10m wide, and 5m high above the lake water on both sides of the temple. Angkor Wat preserves many historical traces with many carved stone slabs, giant reliefs, columns, doors, and corridors, ... bearing the extraordinary beauty and virtuosity of the ancient Khmer.
Legend has it that Angkor Wat was built by order of Indra to serve as a palace for his son Precha Ket Mealea. Some other rumors believe that the temple was built in just one night by an architect of Heaven.
According to historical records, the design and construction were carried out in the first half of the 12th century under King Suryavarman II (who reigned from 1113 to 1150). Worshiping Vishnu, the temple is considered the capital and the temple of the king.
In 1177, Angkor was ravaged by the Cham people, the arch-enemies of the Khmer in the past. Towards the end of the 12th century, Angkor Wat from a center of the Hindu faith gradually converted to Buddhism and continues to this day.
Angkor Wat has been forgotten since the sixteenth century. In 1586, António da Madalena, the first European to set foot in Angkor, praised the site's incredible architecture. Until the seventeenth century, Angkor Wat was not completely abandoned and functioned as a Buddhist temple. In the mid-nineteenth century, French naturalist and explorer Henri Mouhot came here and made Angkor Wat more known to the West through his writings.
History of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap - Cambodia's national flag
After that, Angkor Wat was restored in the 20th century, becoming the pride of the country and an important influence on Cambodia's diplomacy. In 1863, Cambodia's national flag appeared with the image of Angkor Wat. This is a modern cultural heritage that was nominated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992.
To this day, there are still many explorers who are still researching and excavating at Angkor Wat. This temple has many priceless architectural and history of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap. The design and architectural features that visitors have to witness firsthand and be overwhelmed by Angkor Wat. Book a package tour to discover the wonders of Cambodia at the website: http://asiatravelinks.com/
