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- Angkor - Wikipedia
The city and empire flourished from approximately the 9th to the 15th centuries The city houses the Angkor Wat, a temple complex that is one of Cambodia's most popular tourist attractions The name Angkor is derived from nokor (នគរ), a Khmer word meaning "kingdom" which in turn derived from Sanskrit nagara (नगर), meaning "city" [3]
- Angkor | History, Location, Facts | Britannica
Angkor archaeological site in what is now northwestern Cambodia, 4 miles (6 km) north of the modern town of Siĕmréab Its most-imposing monuments include Angkor Wat, a temple complex built in the 12th century
- Angkor - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
They include the famous Temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple with its countless sculptural decorations UNESCO has set up a wide-ranging programme to safeguard this symbolic site and its surroundings
- A Guide to Angkor Wat, Cambodia | National Geographic
Though just one of hundreds of surviving temples and structures, the massive Angkor Wat is the most famed of all Cambodia’s temples—it appears on the nation’s flag—and it is revered for
- Angkor: The Eternal Symbol of Unity and Strength in Modern Cambodia
Discover the history of Angkor Wat and the Khmer Empire, once rulers of much of Southeast Asia Explore how the temples of Angkor symbolize unity, resilience, and the rich cultural and religious heritage of modern Cambodia
- Angkor Archaeological Area - National Museum of Asian Art
Best known for the temple of Angkor Wat, today the Angkor Archaeological Area is one of the world’s most popular destinations for tourists and world travelers
- Guide to Angkor Wat - Lonely Planet
Fabled Angkor Wat is a bucket-list destination for anyone who wants to be dazzled by human achievement Here’s a guide to visiting this sensational site
- Angkor Archaeological Park – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
The most famous are the Temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple with its countless sculptural decorations Angkor Archaeological Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992
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