Angkor Wat: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	the Wat

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Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia, with its towers and palm trees reflected in a large still pool under a blue sky.

Map of Southeast Asia highlighting Cambodia, with a labeled marker showing the location of Angkor Wat in northwestern Cambodia and the capital city Phnom Penh in the south. Surrounding countries such as Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, China, Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, and Indonesia are also labeled, along with major bodies of water. An inset globe in the upper right shows the region's location in Asia.

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Angkor Wat, near Siem Reap, Cambodia

Angkor Wat temple complex in Angkor, Cambodia, with its towers and palm trees reflected in a large still pond under a blue sky.

Oblique aerial view of Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia, showing its central towers, long causeway, and surrounding moat, with dense forest in the background.

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Towers of Angkor Wat reflected in a pond, Angkor, Cambodia.

The mystery and preservation of Angkor's temple complex

Explore the incredible landscape, temples, and culture of Angkor Wat and Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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country, Asia

Angkor Wat

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Angkor, Cambodia

Angkor

ancient city, Cambodia

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Suryavarman II

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