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Khmer architecture reached its peak during the Angkor era (IX-XIII century AD).Although known works, dating back from V century.

Just worth noting that we know of only religious buildings, as well as secular dwellings were built entirely of wood and not preserved.

Architecture VII-VIII centuries brought few surviving Prasat single-sanctuaries, which had already traced the symbiosis of Khmer architecture and sculpture. In the future, the type of architecture is changing: some pracaty gather in groups, put on a pedestal, encompass walls, ditches andchannels. Typical Khmer monastery Wat-is a complex of buildings located in the walled.

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Pinnacle of Khmer architecture is considered Angkor Wat, where only the area of the temple occupies an area of 1000x850 meters.

At the end of XIX century Cambodian architecture came under the influence of Europe, which is reflected in the construction of houses of European type, but with the traditional local elements.At that time, were created the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh.

Today, rural houses are built on high wooden stilts (if the family can afford it), a roof covered with straw on the floor mats made from palm trees, and the floors - from the weaving of bamboo strips resting on bamboo beams. Shadow space is used for recreation of residents or storage of food.Wealthier families build a building with wooden walls and tiled roofs, but the design remains the same.

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French domination left behind a beautiful country houses and government buildings, built in neoclassical style. Many buildings constructed in the capital of neocolonial style.

Today Cambodia architects are focusing on modern construction designs to accommodate the ariving western economy.