This site was discussed in an account by the Chinese diplomat Zhou Daguan, who reported a local legend that it had been constructed in one night by a prophetic artist. This site’s design is meant to reflect the peaks of Mount Meru. It was originally believed to have been conceived by the god Indra for his son, but most historians agree that construction was initiated by Suryavarman II. It would later become a popular pilgrimage destination for Japanese Buddhists despite originally being built to honor the god Vishnu. For ten points, name this temple complex built by the Khmer, the largest religious building in the world.
This site was discussed in an account by the Chinese diplomat Zhou Daguan, who reported a local legend that it had been constructed in one night by a prophetic artist. This site’s design is meant to reflect the peaks of Mount Meru. It was originally believed to have been conceived by the god Indra for his son, but most historians agree that construction was initiated by Suryavarman II. It would later become a popular pilgrimage destination for Japanese Buddhists despite originally being built to honor the god Vishnu. For ten points, name this temple complex built by the Khmer, the largest religious building in the world.
This site was discussed in an account by the Chinese diplomat Zhou Daguan, who reported a local legend that it had been constructed in one night by a prophetic artist.