Ancient Megastructures - Angkor Wat

Towering Monument to Hindu God Vishnu

Angkor Wat, Cambodia (1113 - 1145 CE)

Hidden deep in the impenetrable jungle of Cambodia, the mighty temple of Angkor Wat is a humbling representation of the Hindu universe. A usurper king who seizes the throne by murdering his great uncle, King Suryavarman II seeks to justify his absolute power over the enormous Khmer Empire with a towering monument to Hindu god Vishnu. Angkor Wat will also serve as the new king's personal mausoleum, and be his personal heaven for the afterlife. Suryavarman's vision is one of staggering ambition. The largest of the five huge towers soars 65 meters into the sky, surrounded by a network of concentric courtyards, causeways and outbuildings, all guarded by an enormous 200 meter wide moat. Experts estimate workers must cut and transport at least 300 blocks of sandstone weighing from three to fifteen tonnes every day to ensure the temple is finished in Suryavarman's lifetime. Completed in a staggering thirty-five years, Angkor Wat, remains one of the largest and awe-inspiring religious monuments ever built.

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[MadeInOregon27]

My friend from Cambodia told me about this ^^

[tourindochina]

Really great video..so really professional to show about spectacular of Angkor Wat ...

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[sareyliem]

Absolutely phenomenal!

[ngiti4u1]

Wow! What a magnificent temple. the largest religious temple in the world. Mind blowing. You have to see at least one time in your lifetime.

[Norakkhath]

មោទនភាពកូនខ្មែរ!

[Kampuchea]

thanks for the video

[Soksabai79]

African go crazy claiming Khmer as African LOL

[KhmerWarrior7]

Lost and found Angkor Wat, the greatest city of Khmer God King.

[DangersMines]

Khmer mega structures are all over SEA.

[llHyRaXll]

thai always jealous