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Angkor Wat was built at the behest of the Khmer king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yaśodharapura (present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum
- Angkor Wat | Description, Location, History, Restoration, Map, Facts . . .
Angkor Wat is a temple complex at Angkor, near Siem Reap, Cambodia, that was built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II (reigned 1113–c 1150) It is the world’s largest religious structure, covering some 400 acres (160 hectares), and marks the high point of Khmer architecture
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Hinduism was the largest religion in the ancient Khmer Empire, and many temples were constructed by Khmer kings dedicated to Hindu deities, including Angkor Wat
- Angkor Wat: Cambodias most iconic temple - Lonely Planet
In the 12th century, the ancient Khmer kings of Cambodia packed the equivalent of all of Europe’s great cathedrals into an area the size of Los Angeles, making the fabled Temples of Angkor a veritable Disneyworld for history enthusiasts
- A Guide to Angkor Wat, Cambodia | National Geographic
Though just one of hundreds of surviving temples and structures, the massive Angkor Wat is the most famed of all Cambodia’s temples—it appears on the nation’s flag—and it is revered for good
- Angkor Wat - Temple, Cambodia Age - HISTORY
Angkor Wat is an enormous Buddhist temple complex located in northern Cambodia It was originally built in the first half of the 12th century as a Hindu temple Spread across more than 400 acres,
- Angkor Wat – Visiting Guide, Facts, History and More - Hello Angkor
Prasat Angkor Wat, or Angkor Wat Temple, is one of the largest religious monuments in the world, featuring a spectacular moat that encloses temple grounds with grand entrances and causeways leading to the massive multi-level, multi-towered ornate sandstone temple
- Angkor Wat: Everything To Know About The Crown Jewel Of Cambodia - Travel
Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, the Angkor complex includes not only Angkor Wat but also other ancient temples known for their intricate carvings and magnificent sculptures, some of which are part of Angkor Thom, the ancient city walls
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