Angkor Wat is surrounded by a moat and an exterior wall measuring 1300 meters by 1500 meters. The temple itself is 1 km square and consists of three levels surrounded by a central tower. The walls of the temples are covered inside and out with bas-reliefs and carvings.
The first level of is the most artistically. Most visitors begin their exploration with the bee-reliefs that cover the exterior wall of the first level, following the bas-reliefs counterclockwise around the temple. Bas-relief highlights include the mythological Battle of Kuru on the west wall; the historical march of the army of SuryavarmanII against the Cham, followed by scenes from Heaven and Hell on the south wall; and the classic 'Churning of the Ocean Milk' on the north wall.
The temple interior is not as densely carved as the first level exterior, but still sports hundreds of fine carvings of aspires and scenes from Hindu mythology. Angkor Wat was constructed as a Hindu temple, it has served as a Buddhism because Cambodia's dominant religion in the 14Th century. Some say that is is good luck to pay homage to all four Buddha images before departing Angkor.
Lily pond found in Angkor Wat
Waiting to take the photo for sunrise
This is the photo they would like to take
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