This is the sacred temple complex of Angkor Wat near Siem Reap, Cambodia. Angkor Wat was originally built as a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and later became an important Buddhist shrine.
The scale, alignment, towers, moat, and long galleries create a powerful consecrated atmosphere. You can go into meditative states here effortlessly, especially during quieter hours in the early morning.
How to get there
Angkor Wat is located inside Angkor Archaeological Park, about 6.5 kms north of central Siem Reap / Pub Street, about 5.6 kms north of the Siem Reap Royal Residence, and about 39 kms west of Siem Reap Angkor International Airport. Visitors usually go by tuk-tuk, taxi, bicycle, or guided vehicle from Siem Reap. An Angkor Pass is required to enter the archaeological park.
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About Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat was built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II of the Khmer Empire. It is regarded as the high point of Khmer temple architecture and is one of the most important sacred monuments in Southeast Asia.
The temple represents Mount Meru, the cosmic mountain of Hindu tradition, with its central towers rising from surrounding galleries and a vast moat. UNESCO describes Angkor as one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia, containing temples, reservoirs, canals, and other remains of the Khmer capitals from the 9th to the 15th century.
Although its original religious form was Hindu and dedicated to Vishnu, Angkor Wat later became a Buddhist place of worship. It remains an active sacred site and an important pilgrimage and cultural symbol for Cambodia.
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UNESCO World Heritage Centre – Angkor
Britannica – Angkor Wat
Britannica – Angkor
Ministry of Tourism Cambodia – Siem Reap
Wikimedia Commons – Angkor Wat Images