The main historical symbol of Siem Reap that almost all travelers want to see is the temple complex Angkor Wat . This is a unique monument of Khmer architecture in all respects and the largest temple complex in the world. According to the historical data, the construction of the temple started in 1112 and had continued for 30 years. The fabulous temple complex is dedicated to God Vishnu. To look over the whole building, you need to spend several hours on continuous walks. The length of the complex is more than 1.5 km and its width is 1.3 km. There is no larger and more harmonious iconic construction in the world. Angkor Wat is a must-see of all sightseeing tours in Cambodia.
The location of this unique temple and many other iconic constructions is the ancient city of Angkor , a capital of the powerful Khmer Empire. As scientists have found, the territory of the ancient capital was occupied by two large temple complexes. The temple of Angkor Wat is located in the mountainous area and near it were the ruins of the temple complex Angkor Thom found. The considerable part of old constructions was restored, so walks along the ancient capital promise to be very exciting.
One of the most unusual attractions of the old city is the Bayon Temple. It was chiseled directly in the rock by local residents and that is why it looks very natural and harmonious. A lot of experts note that the exterior of the temple is quite atypical for such human-made creations, so it seems to be created by the powerful natural force. The main value of the temple is sophisticated bas-reliefs that show the most important historical events of the capital. It also should be noted that layouts of galleries and courtyards of the temple are very complicated, so it is recommended to look over them only if followed by the guide.
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