Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat (Khmer: អង្គរវត្ត) is a temple complex at Siem Reap, Cambodia, built for the Hindu king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. Before long it became a Buddhist site. It is the world's largest religious building. Angkor fell into decline after the 14th Century.[1]

Front side of main complex
Tourists in the interior courtyard

References

  1. "Angkor Temple Guide". Angkor Temple Guide. 2008. Retrieved October 31, 2010.

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