Angkor Wat

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Angkor Wat is a vast 12th-century temple complex and iconic symbol of Cambodia, renowned as one of the largest religious monuments in the world and a masterpiece of Khmer architecture.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Buddhist temple
Hindu temple
World Heritage Site
religious monument
temple complex
architecturalStyle Khmer architecture
area about 162 hectares
builtBy King Suryavarman II
conservationIssues environmental degradation
tourism pressure
constructedInCentury 12th century
constructionStart early 12th century
country Cambodia
culturalSignificance national identity of Cambodia
dedicatedTo Vishnu
depictedOn Cambodian currency
flag of Cambodia
linked to: Flag of Cambodia
function state temple of the Khmer Empire
gridReferenceType temple-mountain layout
hasBasReliefsDepicting Churning of the Ocean of Milk
linked to: Samudra Manthan

Hindu epics
Mahabharata
Ramayana
hasEnclosure inner galleries
outer enclosure wall
hasFeature central quincunx of towers
extensive bas-relief galleries
long causeway
hasMaterial laterite
sandstone
hasStairways steep staircases to central sanctuary
heritageDesignation UNESCO World Heritage Site
inscribedAsUNESCOWorldHeritageSiteIn 1992
laterReligion Theravada Buddhism
linked to: Theravada
locatedIn Siem Reap Province
locatedInFormerState Khmer Empire
locatedNear Siem Reap
linked to: Siem Reap Province
nearbyAirport Siem Reap International Airport
notableFor largest religious monument in the world
orientation west-facing
originalReligion Hinduism
partOf Angkor Archaeological Park
recognizedAs masterpiece of Khmer architecture
surroundedBy moat
symbolOf Cambodia
tourismImportance major tourist attraction
UNESCOWorldHeritageCategory Cultural
visitorAccess ticketed entry via Angkor pass

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Cambodia containsSite Angkor Wat
Cambodia nationalSymbol Angkor Wat
Tribune Tower stoneFragmentsFrom Angkor Wat
Khmer Empire notableSite Angkor Wat
Flag of Cambodia symbolizes Angkor Wat temple complex
linked to: Angkor Wat
Flag of Cambodia religiousSymbolism Angkor Wat represents spiritual and religious heritage
linked to: Angkor Wat
Flag of Cambodia containsSymbolOf Angkor Wat temple silhouette
linked to: Angkor Wat
Flag of Cambodia designFeature stylized three-towered Angkor Wat
linked to: Angkor Wat
Santha Faiia hasPhotographed Angkor Wat
Independence Monument (Phnom Penh) inspiredBy Angkor Wat
subject linked to: Independence Monument
Beijing World Park hasReplicaOf Angkor Wat
Khmer lion guardian foundAt Angkor Wat