Did You Know These Facts About Angkor Wat ?
The design of Angkor Wat is meant to represent Mount Meru, home of the devas in Hindu mythology, and is surrounded by a large moat symbolizing the oceans at the edge of the world.
Angkor Wat has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on the national flag, and is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
Angkor Wat, located in Siem Reap, Cambodia, is the largest religious monument in the world and was originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu.
Angkor Wat is famous for its grand scale and exquisite artwork, including extensive bas-reliefs and carved apsaras (heavenly nymphs) decorating its walls.
The temple complex was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century and later gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple.
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Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Latitude: 13.4125
Longitude: 103.867
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