Angkor national museum Before marveling over the awe-inspiring galleries at the Angkor National Museum, visitors are invited to sit back and relax in an 80-seat theater for an orientation which will introduce the museum and its amenities. Show times are scheduled for every 15 minutes and are available in 7 languages; Khmer, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, English, French and Thai. The religion of Buddhism is spiritually linked from the ancient Khmer civilization to the present-day Cambodia. The gallery of One Thousand Buddhas contains one of the most prestigious collections of 1,000 Buddha statues and relics ever assembled. One of the mysteries is how the Khmer Empire was established. Learn what drove the ancient Khmer civilization to create one of the world’s most colossal structures ever. Explore the Khmer peoples’ faith in their great kings and delve into the stories of ancient wars that once ravaged these tranquil lands. To gain a deeper understanding of any culture, one should study its beliefs. The religions in the Khmer empire have both directly and indirectly effected all aspects of Khmer civilization, including literary works, sculptures, architecture and even daily life. Visitors will finally learn the same exciting legends and unique folk tales that motivated the civilization of Angkor for centuries. History shows that there were four particularly notable Khmer kings who made the Khmer Empire one of the worlds greatest civilizations. Let the historical pride come alive through time and the stories of the four great inventors unfold. King Jayavarman II, the king who united the two kingdoms of Tchen-La during the years 802-850 C.E. King Yasovarman I, the king who established Angkor as the capital between the years 889-900 C.E. King Soryavarman II, the king who built Angkor Wat between 1116-1145 C.E. King Jayavarman VII, the king who built Angkor Thom between the years 1181-1201 C.E. Angkor Wat is best known and the most significant example of an earthly paradise. Its unique architecture is held dear by the people of Cambodia, representing an engineering marvel that still baffles many specialists today. A visit to the Museum would bring visitors closer to Angkor Wat and learn how the gigantic city was constructed, thus maximizing the splendor that visitors will feel the next time they visit the real Angkor Wat. The highlight of the galleries is the portrayal of Angkor Wat Temple and the equinox phenomenon. Explore Angkor Thom, the great capital, an architectural masterpiece of sophisticated technology combined with precious artwork created over many generations. The changes in religious beliefs are seen throughout the design and artwork in this splendid city. Learn about astonishing ancient engineering plans for public utilities, such as the large scale irrigation projects to support the cities population. The stone inscriptions found throughout Angkor record important historical events and serve as a proof that such a grand world once existed. Such inscriptions provide us with a window back in time to the lives, beliefs, and various legends of the ancient Khmer empire. Just as important, the stone inscriptions provide evidence of the ancient language of the region and offer opportunities for linguists to preserve the wonderful language. Inscriptions at the museum have been translated into current Cambodian and delivered to audiences by the application of sound dome technology. Another spectacular example of art is the ancient Khmer clothing illustrated by sculptures of gods, goddesses, and the celestial dancers, or Apsara. Ancient garments denoted status in society as did the beautiful jewelry and accessories. The styles of costumes can accurately differentiate amongst the ancient Angkorian periods used by archeologists and scholars.
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