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    1) Angkor Wat is a temple complex located in Siem Reap, Cambodia that was the center of the historic Khmer Empire. 2) The complex covers over 400 square kilometers and includes numerous temples, reservoirs, canals, and other structures demonstrating an impressive urban plan and architecture linked to the geography. 3) As one of the most outstanding monuments influenced by Hinduism and Buddhism, Angkor Wat has strong cultural, religious, and symbolic value according to UNESCO.

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    1) Angkor Wat is a temple complex located in Siem Reap, Cambodia that was the center of the historic Khmer Empire. 2) The complex covers over 400 square kilometers and includes numerous temples, reservoirs, canals, and other structures demonstrating an impressive urban plan and architecture linked to the geography. 3) As one of the most outstanding monuments influenced by Hinduism and Buddhism, Angkor Wat has strong cultural, religious, and symbolic value according to UNESCO.

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    1) Angkor Wat is a temple complex located in Siem Reap, Cambodia that was the center of the historic Khmer Empire. 2) The complex covers over 400 square kilometers and includes numerous temples, reservoirs, canals, and other structures demonstrating an impressive urban plan and architecture linked to the geography. 3) As one of the most outstanding monuments influenced by Hinduism and Buddhism, Angkor Wat has strong cultural, religious, and symbolic value according to UNESCO.

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    RECINTO, ADRIAN BERNARD A.

    BSMT – 2B

    MWF 5:30 – 6:30 PM SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

    Each country in the world has contributed to the world’s cultural heritage. One of
    the most contributing parts of the world to cultural heritage is East Asia. Architectural,
    religious, musical, visual, and literary forms of art practiced by East Asian people had
    been greatly influenced by religious traditions practiced in the region—in particular,
    Hinduism and Buddhism. One of the most outstanding monuments ever created
    under the influence of these two paradigms was the temple complex of Angkor Wat
    in Cambodia.

    The Angkor Wat complex is located in


    the northern province of Siem Reap. Its
    overall square is approximately 400-square
    kilometers; on it, numerous temples, basins,
    reservoirs, canals, and communication
    routes are located. Angkor Wat had been a
    center of the Khmer Kingdom; with its
    impressive monuments, urban plans, and a
    complicated system of canals, the site is an
    exemplar of Khmer architecture, closely
    linked to the geographical context, and
    possessing strong symbolic significance. In the Khmer Empire, it had a high level of
    social order and ranking. Therefore, Angkor Wat has a strong cultural, religious, and
    symbolic value, as well as aesthetic and artistic significance (UNESCO).

    Angkor Wat is so vast that it is difficult to grasp its entire architectural plan if you
    are walking around the monument’s territory. From a distance, Angkor Wat looks like
    a colossal mass of stone, but if you get closer, you will see numerous elevated
    towers, chambers, and courtyards—all of them located on different levels, and
    connected with stairways and covered galleries. Angkor Wat’s central tower’s overall
    height is surprisingly greater than it might seem; it is 699 feet high, which is an
    amazing index for a building raised in ancient times, without modern cranes and
    other facilities. This had been achieved with three rectangular or square levels; each
    of them is progressively smaller and higher than the one below. Covered galleries
    with columns are located on the first and second levels, and on the third level there
    are five towers. Four of them are located in the monument’s corners, and the last one
    is standing in the center. These towers are of a conical shape, and are decorated
    with the ornament of lotuses (Tourism of Cambodia).

    Moreover, the whole monument’s profile imitates a lotus bud. Surprisingly, you
    cannot see all the five towers at the same time—they are visible only when looking at
    the monument from certain angles, and if you look from the entrance, you will not be
    able to see them. The shape of a cross is dominant for the majority of structures and
    constructions located within the monument, such as courtyards, basins, and so
    on. The hallmark of Angkor Wat is a curved sloping roof of galleries, chambers, and
    aisles: from a distance, it looks like a series of long narrow ridges, which looks
    incredibly beautiful (Tourism of Cambodia).

    Angkor Wat is an incredible monument of a civilization that has vanished ages


    ago. The monument, however, is still standing, reminding us of the greatest days of
    the Khmer Empire. This is a unique architectural complex, incredibly difficult in its
    plan and sophisticated in its execution. Therefore, this place is a must-see for any
    tourist heading to Southeast Asia.

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