27/05/2013
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat heritage is the largest temple in the world, UNESCO protected site and also the biggest religious monument in the world absorbs millions of tourists a year ,it is a place where you have to visit at least once in a life time,with a volume of stone equaling that of the Cheops pyramid in Egypt. It is unlike all other Khmer temples in that it faces west, and it is inspired by 12th century Hinduism. Conceived by Suryavarman II, Angkor Wat took several decades to build. Intricate base relief surround Angkor Wat on four sides. The way the light glows on the ancient stones makes sunrise and sunset the best time to wander through Angkor Wat's 2 square kilometers, climb its tower.
