Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat is the largest temple in the world, and shows off the mastery of Khmer architecture. History, architecture and faith combine to display the peak of a great ancient civilisation. It is the biggest tourist attraction in Cambodia, and one of its most noteworthy structures is the Temple, the stone decorated with carving of extraordinarily beautiful detail, especially the sculptures of dancing females. Angkor Wat sits looking west on a sandstone plinth a meter above the ground, embellished with naga balustrades and imposing lotus-shaped towers. All the carvings represent a different aspect of Cambodia philosophy, spirituality, mythology, custom and lifestyle.