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Hindu Temple Angkor Wat Complex In Cambodia Is The World’s Largest Religious Structure!

Did you know that the largest religious structure in the world was a Hindu temple? The Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia is famously recognized by Guinness World Records as the Largest Religious Structure. Cambodia has quickly climbed to a must visit spot. We can’t wait to see the magnificence with our own eyes! Also see Elephant Rides To Be Banned At Angkor Temple Park In Cambodia.

What is it

This beautiful temple complex was built in the 12th century as a Hindu temple. It later transformed into a place for Buddhist practices. The beauty of the world’s largest religious structure is capable of attracting all kinds of people, after all. The temple is set in an area spanning 401 acres of land. Its curtain wall measures 4,200 ft. Apart from the Hindu Temple, 72 other breathtaking monuments stand tall in the same complex. Did you know The World’s First Warner Bros Hotel Is Coming To The Yas Island?

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People say the city of Angkor has used up more stone than all the Egyptian pyramids combined. The largest religious structure Angkor Wat has an estimated 5 million to 10 million sandstone blocks, smooth and tight. The maximum weight of one block goes up to a whopping 1.5 tons each! Every wall and every pillar has intricate detailing and carvings. Every corner has a story to tell. This beautiful place is part of a complex home to 72 major monuments. It was a monumental undertaking by the Khmer King Suryavarman II. It used to be populated by 80,000 people in 1432 before it was abandoned. Today, it’s a major tourist attraction with over 2 million visiting every year.

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What’s more

The largest religious structure was a shrine to Lord Vishnu, the preserver. It was designed to represent Mount Meru which is considered to be the center of all physical, metaphysical and spiritual universes. It has five peaks to represent Buddhist cosmology, Jain and Hindu. The temple mirrors this sentiment with its own version of five peaks. My 5-Day Offbeat Trip To Arunachal Pradesh Where I Lived With Tribals is a story you should know!

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Inscriptions lay proof that a workforce of 300,000 people and 6,000 elephants made up for modern technology to complete the construction of the world’s largest religious structure. You know what? It shows. This beautiful travel place has made its way to our 2020 destinations. The proximity gives us hope of this actually happening. Today, the temple is a place of peace for Buddhists, locals and visitors alike. Seek what you may, one thing you’ll definitely find here is an inner silence you’ve never felt before!

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