When Sculptors Were In Demand

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The temple complexes in and around Angkor Wat are a sculptors dream. In the 12th century Khmer culture was the center of the world as the massive temple of Angkor Wat was built. It still remains as the largest religious building ever built. First dedicated to Hinduism and over the years converted to Buddhism. Almost every surface has intricate carvings and reliefs that are either decorative or depictions of historic hindu battles. Unlike today, sculptors were fully employed, or more likely enslaved!

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