Monday, October 21, 2013

Angkor Wat Place of worship in Cambodia

Angkor Wat


Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat


  • Angkor Wat
    Place of worship in Cambodia

  • Angkor Wat is a Hindu, then subsequently Buddhist temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world. Wikipedia

  • AddressAngkor, Cambodia
    FunctionPlace of worship
    Architectural stylesKhmer architectural styleDravidian architecture

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    Satellite view is showing Angkor complex, with the world famous Khmer temple of Angkor Wat in  Cambodia

    The ruins of Angkor are located to the north of Tonle Sap lake and south of the Kulen Hills, near the city of Siem Reap,

    Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. 

    The Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, (9th to the 15th century), including the temples of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and the Bayon Temple. Todayit is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    CountryCambodia
    TypeCultural
    Criteriai, ii, iii, iv
    Reference668
    UNESCO regionAsia-Pacific
    Inscription history
    Inscription1992 (16th Session)
    Endangered1992–2004


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