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| Khmer architecture draws from a basic theme: the idea of a temple mountain. A multi-tiered base of massive stonework represents the mountain's base, growing in height by steps to a blunt tower topped by a square sanctuary, an open door to the east and false doors to other cardinal points. |
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This is the temple of Angkor Wat, namesake of the
region, a symbol like the EPCOT ball to Disneyworld.
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An enormous kilometer long frieze surrounds the Angkor
temple, depicting mythological scenes and triumphant battles.
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Jungle pillars.
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