Getting up very early morning and going to Angkok Wat Temple Area in August 2017. I am still very sad that I had only 30 minutes to visit around so I got a young man you can explain about the temple, paying 30$. What is the Angkok Wat-
Angkor Wat
The most famous of example of Cambodia’s temple-mountain architecture, Angkor Wat was built in the 1100s and dedicated to Vishnu, the Hindu protector of all creation. As you walk through the temple, the architectural layout takes you on a metaphorical journey back to the beginning of time, with its towers and carvings symbolizing the universe’s creation and Hindu mythology.
Angkor Wat has been in nearly continuous use since it was built, but was largely abandoned during the 1400s. Historians and scientists remain unsure why this temple and surrounding city were deserted, but theories include environmental changes that affected the water supply and the cultural shift from Hinduism to Buddhism.
Western missionaries first found Angkor Wat in 1860, and it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. The mysteries surrounding the temple, as well as its stunning architecture and spiritual significance, make it a must-see.
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| By the lake of Angkok Wat |
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| Small Bridge between the road to Angkok Pagoda |
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