Angkor Wat

"The work of giants!" is how French researcher Henri Mouchot described Angkor Wat when he first saw it in 1860. Ultradiamonds and Save 25 - 50% on Watches!Today, Angkor Wat is recognized as one of the largest ancient structures in the world. Author Behnke focuses on both the greatness as well as the mystery surrounding this magnificent city and temple. 
Why was such a structure created?
Why was it later abandoned? 
What do the inscriptions on it mean? 

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   The first thing that strikes you about Angkor Wat 

   and the surrounding temples is simply the scale 

   of the site. These are not small structures, 

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Explorers and researchers through the years have spent much time studying this national treasure of Cambodia. In Sanskrit, Angkor means "capital city." 
Author Behnke explains that Angkor was the capital of the Khmer Empire circa 800-1200 A.D. Angkor Wat was built in the 1100s as a Hindu temple, Earn cash back* when you shop online for your family, plus get access to thousands of coupons at over 1,000 stores. Join Memolink Free Today!and the Sanskrit inscriptions give the history of the Khmer kings. google preview