During the rule of King Suryavarman II in the 1100s, a beautiful and intricate temple was built in Angkor, Cambodia (the capital city at the time). The temple has not only been preserved throughout centuries but is a cultural and religious mark for Cambodians. Deeply rooted in its religious influences (a temple dedicated to god Vishnu), it now appears on the national Cambodian flag.
Labeled as a "Place of Power and Peace" and a "Sacred Site," Martin Gray has briefly describe its historical implications and religious value in the Hindu and Buddhist tradition on an online article (http://www.sacredsites.com/asia/cambodia/angkor_wat.html) taken from his book about grouped pilgrimages, Sacred Earth.
The following is a clip that describes Angkor Wat's historical and territorial base in more detail and elaboration.
Labeled as a "Place of Power and Peace" and a "Sacred Site," Martin Gray has briefly describe its historical implications and religious value in the Hindu and Buddhist tradition on an online article (http://www.sacredsites.com/asia/cambodia/angkor_wat.html) taken from his book about grouped pilgrimages, Sacred Earth.
The following is a clip that describes Angkor Wat's historical and territorial base in more detail and elaboration.
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