Angkor architecture

Angkor architecture, exemplified by the famous Angkor Wat, is a sophisticated style from the Khmer Empire (9th to 15th centuries) in Cambodia. It features grand stone temples with intricate carvings, tall spires symbolizing Mount Meru—the universe’s center—surrounded by extensive moats and walls. The design combines religious symbolism with impressive engineering, using sandstone blocks precisely fitted together without mortar. Its layout integrates artistic detail, such as mythological scenes, and reflects a cosmological vision. This architecture showcases both spiritual significance and advanced construction skills, creating monumental structures that have endured as a testament to Khmer cultural and religious devotion.