It is different from other buildings of its style because its bas-reliefs depicting the churning of the Ocean of Milk proceed in a counter-clockwise direction and it faces west instead of east.
It is different from other buildings of its style because its bas-reliefs depicting the churning of the Ocean of Milk proceed in a counter-clockwise direction and it faces west instead of east. The quincunx of towers represents the five peaks of Mount Meru. This building was used as the capital city for King Suryavarman II, and is surrounded by a moat. It appears on the flag of the country it's located in, and was once dedicated to (*) Vishnu, but is now a Buddhist temple. Its name comes from Sanskrit for capital and Khmer for temple, and it is an example of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. FTP, name this Cambodian temple built in the 12th century.
It is different from other buildings of its style because its bas-reliefs depicting the churning of the Ocean of Milk proceed in a counter-clockwise direction and it faces west instead of east.
{Angkor Wat} or {Angkor Vat}