Angkor Wat Temple Complex
In the city of Siam Reap, located in the north of Cambodia The general building of the world’s largest religious temple complex, consisting of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Phnom Bok, Banteay Srei, Phnom Krom, Chau Srei Vibol, Roluos Temple, Beng Mealea, Phnom Kulen, Koh Ker and Kbal Spean its name is called Angkor Wat. Of course, there are not as many temples in the complex as this one.. These are the most important ones in the complex, which includes hundreds of temples, large and small.
The Angkor Period, known as the Khmer Empire, which was the strongest, was established in 802 AD upon the declaration of Jayavarman II’s reign and being the God King.. The Khmer Empire ruled from 802 to 1432 AD.
The greatest rulers of this period are:
- Jayavarman II : Founder of the Khmer Empire
- Indravarman I : Water tank, He is the first founder of Preah Ko and Bakong.
- Yasovarman I : Moved the capital to Angkor and founded Lolei and Phnom Bakheng.
- Jayavarman IV : He took the kingdom by force and moved the capital to Koh Ker.
- Rajendravarman II : Founder of East Mebon, Phimeanakas and Pre Rup.
- Jayavarman V
- Suryavarman I : He extended the empire to many parts of Laos and Taland.
- Udayadityavarman II : Founder of the pyramid-shaped Baphuon and western Mebon.
- Suryavarman II : Founder of Angkor Wat and Beng Mealea.
- Jayavarman VII : Founder of Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Preah Khan.
The most important Khmer Temple among the temple complex, which is one of the most important and largest archaeological sites in Southeast Asia and also included in the UNESCO Heritage List, is Angkor Thom, which is definitely the most remarkable.
Angkor Wat restored by the Khmer Dynasty to be used as a Buddhist temple in the 14th century.
Myths, signs, icons and thousands of characters are carved very intricately. Although most of these carvings are impossible to decipher, the meanings of some carvings that are often noticeable are as follows:
The meanings of some symbols and signs in the temples
- Apsaras : Symbolizes the beautiful woman, also known as Devadas. THIS beautiful female figure adorns the walls of many temples.
- Asuras: They are demonic beings.
- Garuda : The vehicle of the god Vishnu in the form of half bird and half man.
- Kala : Temple guardians appointed by the god Shiva.
- Linga : The male organ is the symbol of the phallus. Linga symbols are usually found on the towers of temples.
- Lotus: Symbol of purity and cleanliness.
- Naga : It is the guardian snake of God, representing prosperity and abundance.
- Rishi : It is the symbol of the wise man.
- Yoni: The symbol meaning womb is complementary to the linga symbol meaning phallus.
Places we recommend you to visit in Angkor Wat temple complex Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer Empire, Preah Khan, dedicated to Buddha-God Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, is on the lake Neak Poan with its towering tower, Ta Prohm, known as Tomb Raider and used as a filming scene, Sra Srang, the lake where bathing was taken in the imperial time, is also a beautiful spot for sunset, Bayon temple, famous for its facial expressions, elephant statues with almost life-sizes Elephants terrace decorated with i, Banteay Srei and Banteay Srei decorated with delicate carvings and more.
For you to visit the Angkor Wat Temple complex, which was included in the Unesco World Heritage List in 1992. We recommend you to spare at least 3 days.
Angkor Wat entrance tickets are available for 1 day ($37), 3 days ($67), 7 days ($72) SummaryArticle NameANGKOR WAT TRAVEL GUIDEDescription Angkor Wat Travel Guide in Siam Reap, northern Cambodia, with Angkor Thom, Phnom Bok, Banteay Srei, Phnom Krom, Chau Srei Vibol, Roluos Temple, Beng Mealea, Phnom Kulen, Koh Ker and Kbal Spean The world’s largest religious temple complex
