After much thought, I have decided to focus my research topic on the Angkor temples. I have always loved exploring archaeological findings, and can't wait to visit Angkor Wat at sunrise.
Angkor Wat was built in the 12th century and was dedicated to the Hindu God named Vishnu. King Jayavarman II moved to the Angkor and turned it into the administration center of the Khmer empire. It was the capital of Cambodia until 1431, when the Khmers moved the capital to Phnom Penh and left Angkor unoccupied. The Angkor ruins were forgotten until 1920 when a French researcher discovered them once again.
I am curious about the history of the ancient temples. What caused the downfall of the Khmer empire? What were the impacts of French colonization? How did the Cambodian Genocide impact Angkor temples? What measures are being taking to restore and preserve this important archaeological site?
Sabine
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