Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a stunning temple complex built during the Khmer Empire, showcasing intricate architecture and beautiful bas-reliefs.
Also known as: Angkor
Currency
KHR (α)
Best time to visit
November to March
Languages
Khmer
Coordinates
13.413Β°, 103.861Β°
Key facts
1Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world by land area
2It was originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu
3The temple complex covers an area of about 400 acres (162 hectares)
Timeline
802 AD: Founding of the temple by King Suryavarman II
1431 AD: Abandonment of the temple city due to civil war
1860s: Rediscovery of the temple by French naturalist Henri Mouhot
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Lightweight Long-Sleeved Shirt
Protection from sun and mosquitoes during temple visits.