Angkor Wat is the world's largest religious monument. The stunning 12th-century Khmer temple complex in Cambodia was originally Hindu dedicated to Vishnu, later becoming Buddhist in the 16th century. The temple is famous for its enormous scale, intricate sandstone carvings and complex cosmological design representing the Hindu universe, serving as Cambodia's national symbol and prime attraction.
Due to the recent conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, tourists numbers have dropped significantly. This means that Angkor Wat was relatively quiet and peaceful at the time of my visit.
Picture 1: The main Angkor temple just before sunrise.
Picture 2: At the top of the Angkor Temple, facing towards the moat.
Picture 3: Heavens and Hells" bas-relief in the south gallery, depicting 37 heavens (swargas) and 32 hells (narakas) from Hindu mythology.
Pictures 4 & 5: Ta Prohm Temple
Picture 6: Bayon Temple.