Architecture of Cambodia
Little remains from early Cambodian architecture, but the city of Angkor is still standing and since that time, much has been built in stone so there is a great architectural history since then, the 800s. However, all Cambodian architecture, from that time until today is based off of their most famous monument, the city of Angkor.
Angkor Wat
Many of Angkor's temples and buildings are modeled after a mountain and since this time, this tradition of building with the inspiration of a mountain has continued. More than this, Angkor grew over time technologically, most noticeably in the movement of earth and in structuring waterways and irrigation systems, which allowed life in Angkor and later in other less-hospitably areas. Angkor was a full city and developed over time as both houses and temples were built; leading to numerous transformations in these buildings.
Angkor Wat (1100s; wat meaning temple) is considered the peak of Khmer architecture. This Hindu temple is perfectly uniform and is filled with sculptures on nearly every wall.