Hermits in this empire made thousands of phallus-shaped carvings into limestone near the Kulen plate
Hermits in this empire made thousands of phallus-shaped carvings into limestone near the Kulen plateau that were brought to archaeologists' attention by Jean Boulbet. The Roluos temples were built by this empire, whose founder's tutelage by the Sailendras may be reflected in his establishment of a god-king cult. Because of their east-west orientation, some scholars suggest a spiritual purpose behind huge water reservoirs constructed by this empire called (*) baray. Scenes of a naval battle with the neighboring Cham peoples can be found at the Bayon temple built by this empire, whose rulers took the religious title chakravartin. Reliefs depicting the churning of the ocean of milk adorn a complex in this empire that represents the axis mundi Mount Meru. For 10 points, identify this empire that built the Angkor Wat.
Hermits in this empire made thousands of phallus-shaped carvings into limestone near the Kulen plateau that were brought to archaeologists' attention by Jean Boulbet.
Khmer empire [or Kambujadesa empire/kingdom; or Kampuchea; accept Angkor empire until "Angkor Wat" is read and prompt thereafter]