or The Khmer Empire was the most powerful kingdom in Southeast Asia, which in now Cambodia, flourishing from 9th to 13th Century. This empire had ruled the modern day countries such as Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Malay and Vietnam, and this grew out of the former kingdom of Chenla. At the beginning of the empire, the religions were Hinduism and Mahayana Buddhism, till Theravada Buddhism, introduced from Sri Lanka, prevailed. The Angkor Wat temple was built for the King Suryavarman during 12th Century. Even though this temple is a Buddhist temple, it's different from the temples nowadays. This is because the Angkor Wat temple was inspired by the 12th Century Hinduism. So, this temple was firstly revered by the Hinduism, then dedicated to the god Vishnu, and finally to Buddhist. The temple is the epitome of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
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shing from 9th to 13th Century. This empire had ruled the modern day countries such as Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Malay and Vietnam, and this grew out of the former kingdom of Chenla. At the beginning of the empire, the religions were Hinduism and Mahayana Buddhism, till Theravada Buddhism, introduced from Sri Lanka, prevailed. The Angkor Wat temple was built for the King Suryavarman during 12th Century. Even though this temple is a Buddhist temple, it's different from the temples nowadays. This i
s because the Angkor Wat temple was inspired by the 12th Century Hinduism. So, this temple was firstly revered by the Hinduism, then dedicated to the god Vishnu, and finally to Buddhist. The temple is the epitome of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
