These temples are models of mount Meru, the mythical mountain that was important in many Hindu epics.

In bigger complexes like Ankor Wat, the most important buildings are in interior areas.

Monks are not as common a sight here as tourists these days but still come to all the main statues and shrines.

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closer look: wall, single panel

This small building was probably used by the maintainers of this great place.

This looks like a small reflecting pool decorated this interior space.

This statue survived fairly well through periods of turmoil in Cambodia's modern history

Wall carvings here tell of religious life and stories, and battles fought with their arch-rivals of that time, the Chams (from current day Vietnam) wall detail (79k)

This statue of the Hindu god is in good shape. Daily worshippers bring the offerings seen at its base.