- Angkor - Wikipedia
Angkor (Khmer: អង្គរ [ʔɑŋkɔː], lit 'capital city'), also known as Yasodharapura (Khmer: យសោធរបុរៈ; Sanskrit: यशोधरपुर), [1][2] was the capital city of the Khmer Empire, located in present-day Cambodia The city and empire flourished from approximately the 9th to the 15th centuries
- 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 | History, Location, Facts | Britannica
Angkor, archaeological site in what is now northwestern Cambodia, lying 4 miles (6 km) north of the modern town of Siĕmréab It was the capital of the Khmer (Cambodian) empire from the 9th to the 15th century, a period that is considered the classical era of Cambodian history
- Angkor - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Angkor, in Cambodia’s northern province of Siem Reap, is one of the most important archaeological sites of Southeast Asia It extends over approximately 400 square kilometres and consists of scores of temples, hydraulic structures (basins, dykes, reservoirs, canals) as well as communication routes
- Temples of Angkor - Everything You Need To Know About Angkor Wat
A guide to visiting the temples of Angkor, including which temples to visit, buying Angkot Wat tickets, best places for an Angkor Wat sunset
- Angkor: Asias ancient Hydraulic City - BBC
As the birthplace of the mighty Angkor Empire, fabled Kulen's gentle slopes hold a special place in the hearts of locals During religious festivals, Cambodians flock to its peak to be blessed by
- 10 Facts About the Temples of Angkor - TheCollector
The temples of Angkor are among the world’s most alluring historical sites, steeped in centuries of culture and history For 600 years, from the early 9th century to the middle of the 15th century, the area surrounding the world-famous Angkor Wat was the heart of the Khmer Empire
- Angkor: The Eternal Symbol of Unity and Strength in Modern Cambodia
Discover the history of Angkor Wat and the Khmer Empire, once rulers of much of Southeast Asia Explore how the temples of Angkor symbolize unity, resilience, and the rich cultural and religious heritage of modern Cambodia
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