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Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat is a vast temple complex at Angkor in Cambodia, built in the twelfth century under King Suryavarman II and originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It later became a Buddhist site. It is the largest religious monument in the world and the best-known symbol of the Khmer Empire.

Angkor Wat
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Angkor Wat. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/angkor-wat
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