Angkor Wat - Wikipedia
WEBAngkor Wat (/ ˌ æ ŋ k ɔːr ˈ w ɒ t /; 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 ...
Angkor Wat | Description, Location, History, Restoration, Map,
WEB3 days ago · 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 ‑ Temple, Cambodia & Age - 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...
A Guide to Angkor Wat, Cambodia - National Geographic
WEBSep 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 good...
Angkor Wat: Cambodia's most iconic temple - Lonely Planet
WEBMay 21, 2019 · 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.
Angkor - Wikipedia
WEBThe temples of the Angkor area number over one thousand, ranging in scale from nondescript piles of brick rubble scattered through rice fields to the Angkor Wat, said to be the world's largest single religious monument.
Angkor | History, Location, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Angkor archaeological site in what is now northwestern Cambodia, 4 miles (6 km) north of the modern town of Siĕmréab. Its most-imposing monuments include Angkor Wat, a temple complex built in the 12th century.
Angkor Wat - World History Encyclopedia
WEBFeb 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 Wat: An Architecture Landmark to Visit in Cambodia
WEBFeb 22, 2024 · Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia built in the 12th century. It is the world’s largest religious structure, covering 402 acres (162.6 hectares), and is considered a masterpiece of Khmer architecture and a symbol of Cambodia.
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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