Bakong: The First Mountain Temple and the Beginning of Angkor Civilization in the Khmer Empire

Bakong: The First Mountain Temple and the Beginning of Angkor Civilization in the Khmer Empire Bakong Temple is regarded as one of the most important monuments of its time, reflecting both religious belief and royal authority. Built with great care in design, geography, and the application of geometric and engineering principles, the temple has endured for nearly 1,200 years and continues to stand as a powerful symbol of Khmer civilization today.