Subhechcha Ganguly 
More recently, than even Pompeii in Italy, Angkor Wat in Cambodia has been crowned the eighth Wonder of the World. This honour is given to outstanding buildings or projects, and Angkor Wat has earned this esteemed accolade.Constructed in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II, Angkor Wat was once a Hindu temple devoted to Vishnu before becoming a Buddhist shrine. Its walls have elaborate sculptures that narrate tales from Buddhist and Hindu traditions.
Angkor Wat, a 500-acre World Heritage Site recognised by UNESCO, is a well-known site worldwide. Its core area is well known for its spacious moat and well-balanced design. The wall carvings, which depict stories from Hindu myths, historical events, and everyday life throughout the Khmer era, have the appearance of an old visual story. The fine details highlight the extraordinary skill of the artists working on this ambitious project.
Angkor Wat is significant from a cultural and spiritual standpoint, even beyond its architectural magnificence. It is still a bustling place of worship that devotees and Buddhist monks visit for prayers and meditation. Seeing the sun rising over the temple’s towers is an amazing sight, with the sky a riot of pink, orange, and gold. Beyond only being aesthetically pleasing, Angkor Wat represents Cambodia’s rich historical past and encourages investigation into the country’s blend of Buddhist and Hindu ancestry.
Originally devoted to the Hindu god Vishnu, the temple later became an important Buddhist shrine. Five lotus-shaped towers, which are a feature of the temple’s central area, symbolise symmetry and a sacred mountain in Buddhist and Hindu traditions. The walls are adorned with elaborate carvings that narrate stories from Buddhist and Hindu history.
