Cambodia, Siem Reap - Wall Sculptures at Angkor Wat

In many places of great historical and cultural significances around the world, wall sculptures left by generations before us convey messages of events past. Such messages are recorded versions of history of the places where they are found. 

I have always been fascinated by how our ancient ancestors were able to faithfully convey events that would otherwise require many pages of descriptive words, through a series of wall sculptures. The creative ingenuities, stone masonry skills and storytelling talents of our ancient forebears were translated into these beautiful and amazing wall sculptures that allow us of later generations, to learn and study the civilisations that preceded us.

Are these wall sculptures from the past simply just art? Or recorded history? To me, they are both and more.

In my previous visits to Cambodia's renown Angkor Wat in 2015 and 2022, I spent time studying the many wall sculptures that still remained in this ancient site. The experience has made me more aware and appreciative of the history and culture of the people who live here many generations ago. 

A wall sculpture in Angkor Wat, Angkor National Park, Kong Siem Reap, Cambodia (2022)