Amazing things about the world's most religious building in Cambodia

The glorious symbol of Khmer civilization Angkor Wat is not only a world-famous architectural wonder but also contains many mysterious and interesting stories.

Angkor Wat is the largest religious structure in the world . With an area of over 160 hectares,

Angkor Wat

Recognized by UNESCO as the largest religious monument ever built, far surpassing any other church, temple or cathedral in the world. Photo: Pinterest.

Angkor Wat was built facing west – a rarity. Most Khmer temples face east, but Angkor Wat faces west – often associated with death – so there is a theory that this is the tomb of King Suryavarman II. Photo: Pinterest.

The temple was originally built to worship the Hindu god Vishnu.Unlike most other

Khmer temple

Worshiping the god Shiva, Angkor Wat is one of the few temples dedicated to the god Vishnu, the symbol of protection and preservation of the universe. Photo: Pinterest.

The entire temple was built without mortar. The sandstone blocks were precisely cut and fitted together without adhesives, demonstrating the extremely high level of technical and architectural art of the ancient Khmer people. Photo: Pinterest.

The temple has more than 3,000 intricately carved statues of Apsara goddesses. The legendary Apsara dancers appear all over the temple walls with different hairstyles, costumes and jewelry – no two are alike. Photo: Pinterest.

The temple structure simulates the Hindu universe. The central tower symbolizes Mount Meru – the center of the universe in

Hinduism

, and the surrounding moats symbolize the cosmic ocean. Photo: Pinterest.

Angkor Wat is the national symbol of Cambodia. The image of the temple has been printed on the Cambodian flag since 1850, demonstrating national pride and the great cultural value that the work brings. Photo: Pinterest.

Every year, the temple attracts millions of visitors. Angkor Wat is one of the most famous destinations in Southeast Asia and is the main reason why Cambodia has become an attractive cultural tourism destination in the world. Photo: Pinterest.

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