Khmer+Religion

=Religion =

===** The Khmer empire was the most powerfully Indian-influenced empire in Southeast Asia, in which they adapted their Hindu and Buddhist beliefs. When the magnificent city of Angkor was built it included many Hindu and Buddhist temples. The most famous temple of them all was the Angkor Wat. The Angkor Wat still stands today in ruins, but it covers nearly 1 square mile and is surrounded by a 3 mile long moat. People discovered the Khmer's Hindu and Buddhist beliefs from the intricate carvings that cover all the towers, monuments, and walls of Angkor. These carvings represented Indian religious beliefs. The Khmer used their vast majority of holy temples as symbolic centers for their major cities. **===





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