Angkor Wat
앙코르 와트
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4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Angkor Wat
We stand before Angkor Wat, the crown jewel of the Khmer Empire and the largest religious monument in the world. Constructed in the early twelfth century during the reign of King Suryavarman II, this temple is the pinnacle of the…
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One cannot discuss Angkor Wat without addressing the brilliant hydraulic engineering that anchors the structure. The moat surrounding the temple is approximately two hundred meters wide and has a perimeter of over five kilometers. …
Listen in the app3The Narrative Power of the Bas-Reliefs
As we enter the third enclosure, we find ourselves surrounded by one of the most extensive and intricate collections of bas-reliefs in human history. These carvings, which cover thousands of square meters of wall space, serve as…
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As we conclude our exploration of Angkor Wat, we must reflect on its survival through the centuries. Following the decline of the Khmer Empire in the fifteenth century, the temple was never fully abandoned. …
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What is Angkor Wat?
Angkor Wat is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 13.4115, 103.8670 |
| Last updated |