Structures, monuments and architecture
Except for some old bridges, every monument in Angkor Empire was a religious building such as temples dedicated to Buddha or Hindu gods, and were always associated with Indian motifs. Most importantly, these monuments and temples revealed the concept of divine kingship and the king’s ultimate power, which shaped the Angkor Empire. One example of a famous temple is the Angkor Wat and this majestic temple was a sign of spiritual and religious prowess of the king that helped to strengthen the people’s reverence towards him. In this gallery, we will be exploring the impact of Indianisation on Angkor Wat and how this highlights the notion of kingship.
Except for some old bridges, every monument in Angkor Empire was a religious building such as temples dedicated to Buddha or Hindu gods, and were always associated with Indian motifs. Most importantly, these monuments and temples revealed the concept of divine kingship and the king’s ultimate power, which shaped the Angkor Empire. One example of a famous temple is the Angkor Wat and this majestic temple was a sign of spiritual and religious prowess of the king that helped to strengthen the people’s reverence towards him. In this gallery, we will be exploring the impact of Indianisation on Angkor Wat and how this highlights the notion of kingship.