Angkor Wat - The Eighth Wonder - Ancient Civilizations The largest known religious monument, Angkor Wat in Cambodia is truly one of the worlds great wonders. Built by the warrior king Suryavarman II (1113--1150) in the 12th century, it was both a funerary monument for the king and a spectacular memorial to the Hindu deity Vishnu. The temple of Angkor Wat still stands as testament to the wealth, ingenuity, vision and artistic skill of the Khmer people. The city that developed around the temple was the most extensive in the pre-industrial world, with a population of 1 million. Journey to the lush plains and jungles of Cambodia to discover the amazing site of Angkor Wat. Explore and uncover its elaborate and exquisite decorations, its mysterious religious life and its extraordinary stories from the ancient past
Posted on: Mon, 28 Jul 2014 13:45:47 +0000