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  1. Angkor Wat - Wikipedia

    • Angkor Wat is a Hindu-Buddhist temple complex in Cambodia. Located on a site measuring 162.6 hectares (1,626,000 m ; 402 acres) within the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor, it is considered the largest religious structure in the world by Guinness World Records. Originally constructed in 1150 CE as a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Vishnu, it was grad… See more

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    LocationSiem Reap, Cambodia
    Altitude65 m (213 ft)
    Founded1150
    Etymology

    The modern name Angkor Wat, means "Temple City" or "City of Temples" in Khmer language. Angkor (អង្គរ ângkôr), meaning "city" or "capital city", is a vernacular form of the word nokor (នគរ nôkôr), which comes fro… See more

    History

    Angkor Wat was commissioned by the Khmer king Suryavarman II (ruled 1113–c. 1150) in the early 12th century in Yaśodharapura (present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire. The constructio… See more

     
  1. Angkor Wat | Description, Location, History, …

    Sep 19, 2024 · Angkor Wat is a 12th-century temple complex in Cambodia that was built by King Suryavarman II as a Hindu funerary monument. It later …

  2. Angkor Wat ‑ Temple, Cambodia & Age - HISTORY

  3. Angkor Wat: Cambodia's most iconic temple - Lonely Planet

  4. A Guide to Angkor Wat, Cambodia - National Geographic

    Sep 26, 2018 · Learn about the history, architecture, and art of Angkor Wat, the most famous temple in the Angkor Archaeological Park. Discover how to visit, when to go, and why this World Heritage site is a cultural treasure.

  5. Angkor Wat - World History Encyclopedia

    Feb 13, 2020 · Angkor Wat is a temple complex in the province of Siem Reap, Cambodia originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu in the 12th century CE. It is among the largest religious buildings ever created, second only to the …

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    At center stage is Angkor Wat, a masterpiece of Khmer architecture with a shimmering reflective pool at its feet and five lotus-shaped towers etching an imposing silhouette against the sky. Here is a list of what to do at Angkor Wat …

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    Jun 29, 2018 · Learn everything you need to know about visiting Angkor Wat, the iconic temple complex in Cambodia. Find out the best time, dress code, sights and tours to explore this ancient wonder.

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    Angkor Wat - Heritage of Humanity and World Wonder. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Angkor Wat is built facing to the west and this has scholars divided as to its significance.

  10. Angkor Wat - Angkor Archaeological Park - Siem Reap, …

    Feb 1, 2023 · Even though it is surrounded by a beautiful forest, and numerous other impressive and intriguing temples, Angkor Wat dominates the Angkor Archaeological Park and provides an awe-inspiring example of the brilliance …