| Title | Angkor Wat architecture style |
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| Description | The Angkor Wat style, prominent in Southeast Asia, is characterized by its grand scale, intricate bas-reliefs, and quincunx layout, reflecting Hindu cosmology and Khmer artistry. |
| Tags | Khmer architecture Hindu temple Southeast Asia Cosmic mountain Meru Prasat Gopura Mandapa Devaraja Devata Apsara Naga |
| Style ID | INHF-243653236-18-11-25-AT |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/angkor-wat-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/angkor-wat-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 4 |
| Primary Sites | 3 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Cambodia Thailand Laos Southeast Asia |
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| Time Periods | 12th century CE 12th Century CE |
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| Dynasties | Khmer Empire |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Royal complexes Hindu Temples Buddhist Temples Royal temples |
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| Associated Deities | Vishnu Shiva Various Hindu deities Buddha Brahma |
| Primary Materials | Sandstone Laterite Brick Stucco |
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| Architectural Features | Gopurams Prasats Moats Bas-reliefs Quincunx layout Prasat Towers Cruciform Galleries Enclosure Walls Relief Carvings Prasat towers Gopuras Enclosure walls |
| Keywords | Khmer architecture Hindu temple Southeast Asia Cosmic mountain Meru Prasat Gopura Mandapa Devaraja Devata Apsara Naga |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angkor Wat: Time, Space, and Kingship | Book |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Khao Phra Viharn Sisaket | Primary | 100% |
| Phimai Historical Park Nakhon Ratchasima | Primary | 100% |
| Prasat Sikhoraphum Surin | Primary | 100% |
| Phanom Rung Historical Park Buri Ram | Secondary | 100% |