Angkor Wat - Wikipedia
Angkor Wat (/ ˌæŋkɔːr ˈwɒt /; Khmer: អង្គរវត្ត, "City/Capital of Temples") is a Hindu-Buddhist temple complex in Cambodia. Located on a site measuring 162.6 hectares (1,626,000 m 2; 402 acres) within the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor, it is considered the largest religious structure in the world by Guinness World Records.
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Angkor Wat | Description, Location, History, Restoration, Map,
Oct 29, 2024 · 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 …
Angkor Wat ‑ Temple, Cambodia & Age - HISTORY
Feb 28, 2018 · 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...
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Sep 28, 2023 · From the grand Angkor Wat to remote jungle ruins like Koh Ker, each temple offers a unique experience and insight into Cambodia’s ancient civilizations. Read on to learn about the history, architecture, and significance of Cambodia’s incredible temples.
Angkor Wat: Cambodia's most iconic temple - Lonely Planet
Mar 10, 2022 · The majestic temples of Angkor in northwest Cambodia are a Unesco World Heritage site and top of the historic hit list for many travelers to Southeast Asia.
A Guide to Angkor Wat, Cambodia - National Geographic
Sep 26, 2018 · 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...
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 Temple of Karnak at Thebes, Egypt and, some claim, even larger.
Angkor - Wikipedia
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. The ruins of Angkor are located amid forests and farmland north of the Great Lake ( Tonlé Sap ) and south of the Kulen Hills , near modern-day Siem Reap city (13°24′N, 103°51′E ...
Angkor Wat Travel Guide For Cambodia - The World Travel Guy
Mar 21, 2024 · Angkor Wat means ‘temple city’ and the name fits, because it’s one of the biggest religious monuments in the world, covering more than 160 hectares (400 acres). Building the temple (in what is now the country of Cambodia) took more than 30 years, and involved 300,000 workers and more than 6,000 elephants!