
Angkor Wat - Wikipedia
Angkor 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 was originally constructed in 1150 CE as a Hindu temple dedicated to ...
Angkor Wat | Description, Location, History, Restoration, Map,
2025年3月23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 - Temple, Cambodia & Age - HISTORY
2018年2月28日 · Angkor Wat, a Cambodian Buddhist temple complex considered the largest religious monument in the world, was built in the 12th century by Emperor Suryavarman II.
Angkor Wat: Cambodia's most iconic temple - Lonely Planet
2025年1月9日 · Angkor Wat has the epic proportions of the Great Wall of China, the detail and intricacy of the Taj Mahal and the symbolism and symmetry of the Great Pyramid at Giza all rolled into one. The vast moat would make most European castles blush.
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...
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.
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: Everything To Know About The Crown Jewel Of …
2024年5月13日 · Declared the eighth Wonder of The World in 2023, Angkor Wat is the finest example of Khmer architecture in Cambodia. Located in the northern part of Siem Reap, this magnificent temple complex is an integral part of Angkor Archaeological Park, housing the ruins of the Khmer Empire dating from the 9th to the 15th centuries.
Bucket-list Cambodia in 3 days: Angkor Wat and hero rats
1 天前 · At 400 acres, Angkor Wat (“temple city” or “temple that is a city” in Khmer, the language of Cambodia) is considered the largest religious structure in the world. Yet despite its size, it ...
Angkor Wat - APSARA National Authority
2021年6月14日 · Built between 1113 and 1150 by Suryavarman II as his state temple and capital city, Angkor Wat is, with its 200 hectares area, one of the largest religious monuments ever constructed. Its name means “Buddhist Monastery in the city”.