Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

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February 18th 2009
Angkor Wat is located near Siem Reap in northwest Cambodia. The Angkor structures were constructed in the 12th century by king Suryavarman II. The style is the epitomy of Khmer architecture and to this day is the national symbol of Cambodia. The reach of the Khmer empire at the time was quite far. For a significant period of time, they were the dominant force in the region. The templ ... read more

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Most Cambodians consider themselves to be Khmers, whose Angkor Empire extended over much of Southeast Asia and reached its zenith between the 10th and 13th centuries. Subsequently, attacks by the Thai and Cham (from present-day Vietnam) weakened the ... ... read more