Angkor Wat | Description, Location, History, Restoration, Map, & Facts …
2024年10月29日 · 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 - Wikipedia
Angkor 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 was originally constructed in 1150 CE as a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Vishnu.
Angkor Wat ‑ Temple, Cambodia & Age - HISTORY
2018年2月28日 · 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 Wat Cambodia - Guide, Facts & Information
Angkor Wat is the main centrepiece of the Angkor temple complex and a must-visit for history lovers and architectural enthusiasts. Aside from admiring the splendour of the majestic temple complex, you’ll have plenty of things to do.
Angkor Wat - World History Encyclopedia
2020年2月13日 · 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.
19 Mind-blowing Facts About Angkor Wat
2023年9月13日 · Angkor Wat, located in Cambodia, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most impressive architectural wonders on the planet. Its intricate design and grandeur have captivated visitors from around the world. Angkor Wat is a symbol of the Khmer empire, which flourished from the 9th to the 15th century.
10 Facts About the Temples of Angkor - TheCollector
2024年5月18日 · The five corncob towers that crown the top of the temple are an iconic image of Cambodia, standing proud against the sky and most famously pictured at sunrise. Angkor Wat is a great source of national pride and it is featured on the Cambodian flag. It’s interesting to know that Angkor means city and wat means temple.
10 Facts about Angkor Wat, the World’s Largest Religious Temple
Angkor Wat symbolized the power and influence of the Khmer Empire in the 12th century. Then, it was all but abandoned. Rising out of the Cambodian forest, Angkor Wat is the world’s...
Angkor Wat – Visiting Guide, Facts, History and More - Hello Angkor
Angkor Wat is located in Angkor Archaeological Park, 6.3 km from Siem Reap in Cambodia. It is 322 km from Phnom Penh (Cambodia), 404km from Bangkok (Thailand) and 470km from Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
A Guide to Angkor Wat, Cambodia - National Geographic
2018年9月26日 · 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...