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Temple-Mountain Architecture (Angkor Style)

Type Object Region Cambodia Time c. 900–1300

Angkor-style temple mountains symbolize Mount Meru through stacked terraces, galleries, and a central tower, expressing Hindu-Buddhist cosmology;…

Timeline

  1. c. 900–950Angkor · CambodiaEarly Angkor temples established a basic paradigm of three terraces with a central sanctuary, absorbing Chenla and Javanese architectural elements to form a distinctive Khmer temple-mountain language.
  2. c. 1051–1060Baphuon · AngkorLarge temple mountains such as Baphuon continued construction in the mid-11th century; multi-tiered pyramid terraces and steep stairways reinforced the Mount Meru image, becoming representative of Angkor style's mature period.
  3. c. 1113–1150Angkor Wat · AngkorAngkor Wat pushed the temple-mountain form to its extreme: five towers, gallery reliefs, and a strict directional layout made it the most complete cosmic-mountain symbol in Khmer architectural history.

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