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The Kingdom of Cambodia (កម្ពុជា kampuciə) is in Southeast Asia. While the Angkor Wat commemorates Cambodia's glorious history, the country has been ravaged by colonialism, the Indochina Wars, and the Khmer Rouge regime, and is today one of Asia's poorest countries. However, in the 21st century, it has begun to get back on its feet, and is one of Asia's most popular backpacker destinations.
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Ta Prohm in proximity to Angkor Wat - depict a stegosaurus, a dinosaur known from prehistoric times.
In the late 12th century, King Jayavarman VII commissioned the construction of Ta Prohm in proximity to Angkor Wat. Within this temple complex, there exists a notable carving on one of the walls that appears to depict a stegosaurus, a dinosaur known from prehistoric times. This intriguing representation, measuring approximately the size of a hand, is located in a relatively hidden section of the temple, enveloped by the expansive roots of ancient banyan trees. The presence of such an unusual illustration raises questions about its origin and the circumstances that led to its inclusion in a 12th-century temple.
ANGKOR WAT, 12 th century, Cambodia 🇰🇭
It is a Hindu-Buddhist temple complex in Cambodia, situated on a 162.6-hectare (402-acre) site within the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor. According to Guinness World Records, it is recognized as the largest religious structure in the world. Initially built as a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Vishnu, it gradually transitioned into a Buddhist temple by the end of the century. Angkor Wat was built at the behest of the Khmer king Suryavarman II.
Cambodia
The Kingdom of Cambodia (កម្ពុជា kampuciə) is in Southeast Asia. While the Angkor Wat commemorates Cambodia's glorious history, the country has been ravaged by colonialism, the Indochina Wars, and the Khmer Rouge regime, and is today one of Asia's poorest countries. However, in the 21st century, it has begun to get back on its feet, and is one of Asia's most popular backpacker destinations.
