Angkor Wat is a large Hindu temple located in Cambodia that was built in the early 12th century by the Khmer civilization. It was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu but is now a Buddhist temple. The reliefs on the walls depict stories from Hindu and Buddhist mythology, including the Churning of the Ocean of Milk and the Battle of Lanka between Rama and Ravana. Angkor Wat was built to honor the memory of King Suryavarman II and was the largest religious structure of its time.

1. Angkor Wat
Art History Project
Gordon Yoo
2012 Nov. 6th

2. The Largest Religious Building

3. Where and When
• In city Angkor,
Cambodia
• Early 12th Century
(1113~1150)

4. Meanings of Its Name
• Angkor – City
• Wat - Temple

5. It’s Purpose
• It was built by the
Khmer civilization
• To honor the
memory of
Suryavarman II
• Dedicated to Vishnu

6. Vishnu (Hindu Mythology)

7. Now, a Buddhist Temple

8. The Reliefs

9. Churning of the Ocean of Milk

10. Churning of the Ocean of Milk

11. Churning of the Ocean of Milk
• Creative: Brahma
• Destructive : Shiva

12. Churning of the Ocean of Milk
• Accidently freed the
Apsaras

13. Battle of Lanka

14. Battle between Justice and Evil
• Rama vs. Rayana
• Rama = the seventh
incarnation of Vishnu
• Rayana = beast
• Hamunam, The
Monkey King

15. Battle of Kurukshetra

16. Army of King Suryavarman II

17. Army of King Suryavarman II

18. Other Reliefs

19. Take your time

22. And Enjoy 

23. Thank You

24. Bibliography
• http://www.whycenter.com/why-was-angkor-wat-built/
• http://seasia.go2c.info/view.php?doc=khAngkorWat
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angkor_Wat
• http://www.cambodia-picturetour.com/angkor-wat-temple-
of-the-capital/
• http://www.holiday-in-angkor-wat.com/angkor-wat-bas.html