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Angkor (Cambodia) 10-13th centuriesGood article, photos, animation at National Geographic.com:http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2009/07/angkor/angkor-animation 60+ miles temples, sites. Hindu and BuddhistConcept of God-kingWater symbolism in architecturePopulation growth supported by rice cultivation
The royal complex
Indianization: architecture; literature; philosophy; religion
Angkor Wat, Cambodia9-15th centuries
Mandala: sacred geometry representing the universe
The Apsaras heavenly maidens
Angkor Wat a physical mandala
Reign of Angkor Kings:Suryvarman II(1113-1145) built Angkor WatJayavarman VII (1181-1215) introduced Buddhism
Concept of God-kingWater symbolism in architecturePopulation growth supported by rice cultivation
Give me ecstasy, give me naked wonder, O my Creator!Give birth to the Beloved in me, and let this lover die.Let a thousand wrangling desires become one Love.