Sacred Angkor: The Carved Reliefs of Angkor Wat

by Vittorio Roveda, Jaroslav Poncar (Photographer)

The Khmer empire flourished for over 500 years. At its heart was Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world, built during the reign of the Khmer king Suryavarman II, in the first half of the 12th century. The temple was dedicated to Vishnu, and its magnificent architecture mirrored in microcosm the entire Hindu universe.

290 pages, Paperback

Published April 10, 2007

Reviews

[Chell Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

So informative. I gave this book to my husband at the request of our Cambodian friend. The history and pictures are fascinating.