>>4465697Some archaeological researchers feel that Angkor Wat’s temples were actually built to glorify women. It is important to note that regardless of opinion, Khmer temples are in fact, covered with vestiges of females. This is significant given the importance of religion to Angkor society, indicating that women may have in fact been incredibly significant to Khmer civilization. Stone masonry was generally reserved only for temples, with most other buildings being made of cheaper material.
>https://khmerknowledgekeepers.weebly.com/everday-life-in-the-khmer-empire.html>http://archive.is/PdGQm#selection-305.0-317.494>https://www.thoughtco.com/the-collapse-of-angkor-171627>http://archive.is/Ki47q#selection-1379.0-1391.314The Khmer Empire is also known to have practiced human sacrifice. This custom did not end with the collapse of the empire but continued well into the 19th Century. Some lizard/serpentine symbolism may have been associated with this practice.
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