The Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia is a magnificent structure surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Built in the early 12th century, it has remained a significant religious center since its construction – first as a Hindu temple and then as a Buddhist temple. It is also a source of great civil pride in Cambodia. It survived the Khmer Rouge control in the 70s and 80s, and has been featured on the Cambodian flag since 1863.
The Angkor Wat temple is surrounded by a moat, which some historians feel provides a clue as …