Prasat Angkor Wat (Siem Reap)

Cambodia / Siem Reab / Siem Reap
 UNESCO World Heritage Site, 12th century construction, wat
Angkor Wat is a temple and one of the
This temple was build by King Suryavarman II in the 12.th century.
This temple extends an area of 209 acres of land.
The god praised were Hindu gods :
1. Vishnu...the processor
2. Shiva....the creator and destroyer
3. Shakthi..the ruler
Later the Kings 9th generation had taken Buddhism so the temple god had been changed to Buddha (who use to be said as the 9th incarnation of Lord Vishnu)
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angkor_wat
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   13°24'45"N   103°52'0"E

Comments

  • http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/595/picture11k.jpg
  • 1st and 2nd pic is Bayon and Phimeanakas respectively- not inside Angkor Wat
  • Very sacred and fantastic temple - Ashok Bakaria
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