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Episode 236 - Angkor Wat: Cambodia's ancient temple complex Angkor Wat was built during the 12th century by the Khmer ruler Suryavaram II. Originally a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu, it was adapted for use as a Buddhist shrine during the following century by King Srindravarman. During the 19...

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Bibliographic Details
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Derry, NH : Chip Taylor Communications, 2011.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Angkor Wat (Angkor)
Angkor Vat (Angkor)
Buddhist shrines > Conservation and restoration > Cambodia.
Sanctuaires bouddhiques > Conservation et restauration > Cambodge.
Buddhist shrines > Conservation and restoration
Cambodia
documentary film.
Feature films
Documentary films
Short films
Short films.
Documentary films.
Feature films.
Courts métrages.
Documentaires.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Episode 236 - Angkor Wat: Cambodia's ancient temple complex Angkor Wat was built during the 12th century by the Khmer ruler Suryavaram II. Originally a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu, it was adapted for use as a Buddhist shrine during the following century by King Srindravarman. During the 1980s the Indian government started restoration work at the site and in 1992 UNESCO recognised Angkor Wat as a World Heritage Site. The United Nations body also helped fund further restoration work.
Item Description:"A lesson on almost everything".
Title from resource description page (viewed March 11, 2019).
Physical Description:1 online resource (3 minutes)
Playing Time:00:02:34