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Angkor (Cambodia) th centuries Good article, photos, animation at National Geographic.com: miles temples, sites. Hindu and Buddhist Concept of God-king Water symbolism in architecture Population growth supported by rice cultivation
The royal complex
Indianization: architecture; literature; philosophy; religion Angkor Wat, Cambodia 9-15 th centuries
Mandala: “sacred geometry” representing the universe
The Apsaras – “heavenly maidens”
Angkor Wat – a physical mandala
Reign of Angkor Kings: Suryvarman II( ) – built Angkor Wat Jayavarman VII ( ) – introduced Buddhism Concept of God-king Water symbolism in architecture Population growth supported by rice cultivation
Give me ecstasy, give me naked wonder, O my Creator! Give birth to the Beloved in me, and let this lover die. Let a thousand wrangling desires become one Love.