Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Cambodia's Most Iconic Temple
Angkor Wat is the largest Hindu temple complex in the world. The temple
was built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in
Yasodharapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and
eventual mausoleum. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the
only one to have remained a significant religious center since its
foundation - first Hindu, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then Buddhist.
Angkor Wat
is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has
become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is
the country's prime attraction for visitors.
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