Angkor Wat is a temple complex located in the province of Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century, as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu. It was later converted into a Buddhist temple, and it remains a place of worship and pilgrimage for Cambodians to this day.
ArchitectureThe temple complex covers an area of over 400 acres, and it is one of the largest religious monuments in the world. Its architecture is a fusion of Khmer and Indian styles, and it features elaborate carvings and sculptures depicting Hindu and Buddhist themes. The central tower of the temple is 213 feet tall and is surrounded by four smaller towers. The entire complex is surrounded by a moat and a wall that is over two miles long.
