Angkor Wat
CountryCambodia
RegionSiem Reap
Period12th century
Year Built1113
About Angkor Wat
The largest religious monument in the world at 162.6 hectares. Originally a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu, later converted to Buddhism. Appears on the Cambodian flag. The moat is 1.5 km wide and 5.5 km long. Took an estimated 300,000 workers 35 years to build.
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