Knowledge about historical monuments of India Part – 22 THE ANGKOR WAT

 Knowledge about historical monuments of India

Part – 22

THE ANGKOR WAT

Plex in Cambodia and the world’s largest religious monument. It is a symbol of Cambodia and appears on the country’s flag.

● Construction:

Built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II

Originally a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu, one of the three main gods in Hinduism

Later transformed into a Buddhist temple .

● Location:

Located in the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor

Protected by a 15-foot wall and a wide moat

A sandstone causeway provided the main access point to the temple .

● Significance:

A symbol of Cambodia

The best-preserved temple at the site

The only temple to remain a significant religious center since its foundation

A popular tourist site .

● Restoration: 

Restoration programs were undertaken in the 20th century, but were suspended during the 1970s political unrest

Restoration efforts resumed in the mid-1980s and the temple was removed from the UNESCO World Heritage in Danger list in 2004 .