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| The main temple of Angkor Wat viewed from the east. It was built in the 12th century as a funerary temple for Suryavarman II. It honors Vishnu, the Hindu deity. The temple is tied the universe in general - the central tower evokes Mt. Meru with its surrounding peaks, bounded by continents (the lower courtyards) and then the oceans (the moat). |
