The temple at Angkor Vat includes five towers that are intended to recreate the five peaks of Mount Meru — the centre of the Hindu and Buddhist cosmos — while the walls and moat below represent a cosmic link with the surrounding mountain ranges and the sea.
Angkor Wat
A famous masterpiece of Khmer art from the 10th century, Banteay Srei, is also known as the Temple of Women. The reliefs of this temple, which is devoted to Lord Shiva, show several Hindu mythical events.
Banteay Srei
Preah Khan was constructed in the twelfth century by King Jayavarman VII and is popular with both Buddhists and Hindus. Preah Khan denotes ‘Holy Sword’ in Arabic.
Preah Khan
Temple dating to the Angkor Wat is also called Beng Mealea or Boeng Mealea. This old temple is perfect for anyone seeking a little bit of jungle adventure because of its location.
Beng Mealea
From AD928 to AD944, Koh Ker served as the capital of ancient Cambodia. It was constructed as a place of devotion to the deity of joy. It is located in the north Cambodian jungle.
Koh Ker
Ta Prohm dates back to the 12th century. The labyrinth pattern of vines lying all over the remains helps visitors identify the temple, which is hidden among the thick Cambodian jungle. The past of the temple is described by the Sanskrit writings on the rocks all around the site.
Ta Prohm
Arctic explorer Charles Francis Hall complained about gastrointestinal issues and other health problems, and the members of the expedition were accused of poisoning him. Later, autopsy found elevated levels of arsenic in his body which proved that his suspicions were right.