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Angkor Wat expresses Khmer royal devotion
early 12th century CE
Suryavarman II commissioned Angkor Wat as a monumental royal temple complex. Its association with Vishnu belongs to a wider Khmer religious landscape shaped by Hindu traditions. The complex later became a Buddhist place of worship, adding further layers to its history.
Why it matters
Angkor shows the adaptation of Hindu traditions within Southeast Asian societies and the changing religious lives of places across successive periods.
About the date
Approximate construction period within Suryavarman II’s reign; no exact start is asserted.
Angkor Wat
Temple complex commissioned by Suryavarman II.
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