What does the architecture of Angkor Wat symbolize?

It is a micro-model of the Hindu universe, with the central tower representing Mount Meru and the moat representing the cosmic ocean.

Southeast Asian Hindu Architecture

UPSC Archival Analysis

The Angkor Wat Vishnu Temple is located in Cambodia. It was built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II.

Exam Year

1995

Evidence Source

ID: ART_ARC_1995_100 Ref: Khmer Art and Architecture