Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat, the largest religious structure in the world, was built during
the reign of of Suryavarman II, 1112-1152, Khmer Empire, which existed from
the 9th century to the 14th century. This temple, originally Hindu, was
converted to a Buddhist Temple and remained in constant use. Thus, it has
been well preserved and is one of the finest examples of Khmer art and architecture.
Angkor is located near present day Siem Reap, Cambodia. There are many
other temples in this area. A tour of Angkor Wat typically begins with
a sunrise visit. These photographs were taken March 8, 2003.
