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 the largest religious structure in the world by Guinness World Records.
Angkor Wat | Description, Location, History, Restoration, Map,
WEBSep 19, 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.
The Perfect Siem Reap Itinerary | How to Spend 3 Days in Angkor Wat ...
WEBJun 18, 2024 · Make the most of your visit to Cambodia with this 3-day Siem Reap Itinerary, discovering the treasures of Angkor Wat’s temples & beyond.
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 400...
A guide to Siem Reap, Cambodia - National Geographic
WEBAug 27, 2019 · Angkor Wat, the most popular temple, is the largest religious monument in the world, covering nearly one square mile. It was built as a Hindu temple by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th ...
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 Itinerary: 4 Days In Siem Reap Cambodia - The …
WEBJan 7, 2024 · This Angkor Wat itinerary will guide you through some of the very best Angkor temples to see, along with a few of the most interesting sights in Siem Reap town itself. Hopefully this gives you some ideas for what to do in Cambodia for 4 days!
Angkor Wat - Angkor Archaeological Park - Siem Reap, Cambodia
WEBFeb 1, 2023 · Even though it is surrounded by a beautiful forest, and numerous other impressive and intriguing temples, Angkor Wat dominates the Angkor Archaeological Park and provides an awe-inspiring example of the brilliance of Khmer art and engineering.
A Guide to Angkor Wat, Cambodia - National Geographic
WEBSep 26, 2018 · Deep in the forests of Cambodia’s Siem Reap province, the elegant spires of an ancient stone city soar skyward above the sprawling complex of Angkor Archaeological Park.
Angkor Wat - Smarthistory
WEBAngkor 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.