It was:
laterite
The buildings at Angkor Wat posed their own challenges. To support them a tough material called laterite was used, which in turn was encased with softer sandstone that was used for carving the reliefs. These sandstone blocks were quarried at the Kulen Hills, about 18 miles (30 km) to the north.Apr 6, 2018
Angkor Wat: History of Ancient Temple | Live Science
Cheers,
- Forums
- General
- Archaeology
It was: laterite The buildings at Angkor Wat posed their own...
- There are more pages in this discussion • 86 more messages in this thread...
You’re viewing a single post only. To view the entire thread just sign in or Join Now (FREE)
Featured News
Featured News
The Watchlist
ACW
ACTINOGEN MEDICAL LIMITED
Steven Gourlay, CEO
Steven Gourlay
CEO
Previous Video
Next Video
SPONSORED BY The Market Online