Before entering the temple grounds, you'll see the moat surrounding Angkor Wat. The moat and the temple grounds is about 1.5km by 1.3km .
A moat is present in temple designs. However, most have dried up or has been destroyed through time.
Bridge
The temple and everything enclosed by the moat represent the universe.
Library
Libraries are smaller structures within the temple grounds.
Their libraries don't have books. Instead, they have carvings on the walls telling history, religion and other stories.
Looking Through
A view of Angkor Wat through one of the libraries.
Angkor Vat
Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument. Angkor Wat is also known as the "city (which became a) pagoda."
It was build during the reign of Suryavarman II as the capital and State Temple dedicated to Vishnu.
Basins
There are four are basins used for blessings within the main building.
Cruciform Cloister (inside)
Cruciform Cloister (outside)
The Cruciform Cloister is the covered path around the basins.
It is also known as the "Hall of the Thousand Buddhas. Only a few remaining Buddha statues can be seen.
Towers of Angkor
Angkor Wat is usually seen with just 3 towers. The temple is actually made up of 5 towers.
There are towers on each corner of the square-shaped temple and larger tower at the center.
Second Level Galleries
Path to the second level galleries.
Stone Piles
There are many stones scattered around Angkor. Restorers could no longer find where the stone pieces fit.
... to be continued..
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