Angkor Wat - Wikipedia
WebAngkor 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 as the largest religious structure in the world by Guinness World Records.
Angkor Wat | Description, Location, History, Restoration
WebMay 23, 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 high point of Khmer architecture.
Angkor Wat - HISTORY
WebFeb 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...
Angkor - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WebAngkor, 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. For several centuries Angkor, was the centre ...
A Guide to Angkor Wat, Cambodia - National Geographic
WebSep 26, 2018 · TRAVEL. WORLD HERITAGE. Soar Over Cambodia's Stunning Stone City. The ancient capitals of the Khmer Empire house some of the most remarkable architectural and artistic accomplishments of the...
Angkor - Wikipedia
WebAngkor ( Khmer: អង្គរ [ʔɑŋkɔː], lit. 'Capital city'), also known as Yasodharapura ( Khmer: យសោធរបុរៈ; Sanskrit: यशोधरपुर ), [1] [2] was the capital city of the Khmer Empire. The city and empire flourished from approximately the 9th to the 15th centuries. The city houses the Angkor Wat, one of Cambodia's most popular tourist attractions.
Angkor | History, Location, & Facts | Britannica
WebApr 29, 2024 · Angkor Wat, Angkor, Cambodia. 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 Wat (article) | Cambodia | Khan Academy
WebA temple with a lost name. Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia is the largest religious monument in the world. Angkor Wat, translated from Khmer (the official language of Cambodia), literally means “City Temple.” As far as names go this is as generic as it gets.
Angkor Wat: Cambodia's most iconic temple - Lonely Planet
WebMar 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. The ultimate statement of Khmer architectural ingenuity, the one and only Angkor Wat is the largest religious building in the world and the perfect blend of symbolism and symmetry.
Architectural design and features of Angkor Wat | Britannica
WebAngkor Wat, Temple complex in Angkor (now in northwestern Cambodia), the crowning work of Khmer architecture. About 1,700 yards (1,550 m) long by 1,500 yards (1,400 m) wide, it is the world’s largest religious structure. Dedicated to Vishnu, it was built in the 12th century by Suryavarman II.
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