TREASURE OF ASIA- THE ANGKOR VAT RUINS
The Khme people who had established the mightv civilization on the banks of the Mekong river during the period ranging from the 9th to the 15th centuries , reached the zenith of their cultural and religions activity during the period of Angkor Wat , as seen now in its ruins. The Grand Corridor beneath the five spires of Angkor Wat was adorned with graceful figures of dancing , and troops of mighty Khmer soldiers on the march.
The Bayon is decorated with 54 gigantic sculptures consisting of faces of Kannon , the Buddhish deity. The terrace of the leper king depicts popular aspects of life during his reign , while displaying at the same time the marvelous harmony in the worship of the Gods and the Buddha , in the Hindu and Buddhist religions respectively
Angkor Wat has indeed proved itself to be an incomparable theasure of mankind , with regard to its greatness and beauty.
