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The Khmer temple of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap Cambodia protects one of the world’s most unique treasures: nearly 2000 detailed portrait carvings of 12th century women.

Who were they? Why were they enshrined in this temple at such great expense? What information do their complex accouterments, poses and symbolism convey?

No one knows. Discovering this lost information is the primary function of the research at Devata.org.

Yoginis dance upon corpses in a Tantric ritual at a Khmer temple in Pimai, Thailand.

Tantric Yogini Offers Clues to Khmer Mystery

An ancient Khmer image of a Tantric yogini –beautiful, wildly fierce sacred women– is a clue to Tantric rituals in Cambodian and Thailand.

Indradevi and Jayarajadevi: Ancient Queens Who Shaped an Asian Empire

Ancient Queens Who Shaped an Asian Empire: Indradevi and Jayarajadevi

The ancient queens of Jayavarman VII, Indradevi and Jayarajadevi, guided the Khmer civilization bringing education, health, spirituality and enlightenment to 12th century Southeast Asia.

Devata di Angkor Wat is a video made by Italian researchers at Cultor.org.

La scienza svela il segreto delle Devata di Angkor Wat

La scienza svela il segreto delle Devata di Angkor Wat. Cultor.org presents an Angkor Wat devata (goddess) video with info in Italian.

The Cambodia Daily's Weekend featuring the mysterious Angkor Wat women who fill the ancient Hindu temple.

Angkor Wat Women – Historical Insight on the Temple’s Female Imagery

A 12th century Khmer temple in Cambodia, protects an incredible treasure: lifelike royal portrait carvings of 1800 ancient Angkor Wat women.

Angkor Wat research in Italian is now available at Cultor.org.

Bella Devata! Angkor Wat info in Italian at Cultor.org

TURIN, ITALY — The European Renaissance (Rinascimento) began in 14th century Italy. Now, 21st century Italians are learning about Khmer contributions to …

Buddhist Goddesses of India by Miranda Shaw Book Review

Miranda Shaw devoted more than a decade of research to creating this epic work, greatly expanding on concepts she introduced in Passionate Enlightenment. Buddhist Goddesses of India by Miranda Shaw book review

This goddess greets visitors arriving to Xishuanbanna's Jinhong Airport. Her attributes relate to Khmer families discovered living in Southern China.

Ancient Khmer Families Discovered Living in Southern China

Khmer families discovered living in southern China may be related to ancient elephant drivers traveling from Angkor to Xishuangbanna, a millennium ago.

Two heavenly women exquisitely carved in the ancient Cambodian temple of Preah Khan are not artistic imagination, but instead represent Queen Jayarajadevi and Queen Indradevi according to Khmer-American photographer Phalika.

Are Ancient Goddesses Actually 12th Century Khmer Queens?

Two heavenly women in an ancient Cambodian temple are 12th century Khmer queens, not artistic imagination, according to Khmer-American photographer Phalika.