Episode 5: Angkor Wat - Majestic Temple!

Hey there Atlas Avengers! Buckle up for a wondrous journey to the heart of southeastern Asian jungles. Hope you're excited to jump into some fun facts today and of course see what IzdaWiz has been up to. Let's get to it! Today we are uncovering the temple of Angkor Wat, Cambodia's crown jewel and the world's largest religious monument. Angkor Wat was a majestic temple built in the 12th century as a Hindu temple. This was the biggest attraction and Hindu temple in the Khmer empire at the time. The ancient scripts of Sanskrit and Pali were spoken here and this temple had many treasures of the Khmer. But empires like seasons change. The Khmer empire faded. The Angkor Wat endured all the way until modern day. Angkor Wat was built out of clay and stone. It was surrounded by thick jungle terrain. They had a famous piece of artwork inside that worshipped the Hindu and Buddhist gods in the same room. They also made a sculpture just for King Suryavarman II who was the leader of the Khmer empire at the time. Nestled in Siem Reap, Cambodia it is a UNESCO world heritage site. Sometimes considered one of the eighth wonders of the world. It is a monument that stands out in Southeast Asia. If you want to go to Cambodia, this is a must-see. Thank you for watching this video. If you learned a lot, please make sure to like, subscribe, and share your discoveries in the comments below. See you in the next video!