Angkor Wat - Wikipedia
Angkor Wat is noted for its monumental scale, extensive bas-reliefs, and architectural unity characteristic of Khmer architecture, and unlike most Angkorian temples it is oriented toward the …
Angkor Wat | Description, Location, History, Restoration, Map, & Facts ...
Dec 19, 2025 · Angkor Wat, temple complex at Angkor, near Siem Reap, Cambodia, that was built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II (reigned 1113–c. 1150) of the Khmer empire.
The Khmer Empire: A Mysterious Civilization That Built Angkor Wat
Sep 17, 2023 · The true nature of the Khmer Empire is yet another enigma surrounding Angkor Wat. We know surprisingly little about the history and culture of the Khmer people, who constructed Angkor …
Angkor Wat History: The Rise and Legacy of Cambodia’s Sacred Wonder
Jun 9, 2025 · Angkor Wat was constructed during the height of the Khmer Empire in the 12th century under King Suryavarman II. This period of prosperity was marked by territorial expansion, agricultural …
Angkor Wat - World History Encyclopedia
Feb 13, 2020 · Angkor Wat is a temple complex in the province of Siem Reap, Cambodia originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu in the 12th century CE. It is among the largest religious buildings …
Angkor Wat - Temple, Cambodia & Age | HISTORY
Feb 28, 2018 · It was originally built in the first half of the 12th century as a Hindu temple. Spread across more than 400 acres, Angkor Wat is said to be the largest religious monument in the world.
The Mysteries and Spectacular Architecture of Angkor Wat
Jan 14, 2026 · Angkor Wat was built over several decades starting in the first half of the 12th century by King Suryavarman II of the Khmer Empire who ruled from 1113 to 1150.
Building Angkor - National Library of Australia (NLA)
May 5, 2025 · The most iconic structure from the Khmer Empire is Angkor Wat (meaning City-Temple). Commissioned by Suryavarman II (1113–1150) in the early 12th century, it was originally his state …
Angkor Wat: the astonishing architectural marvel of the Khmer Empire
Studies revealed the advanced hydraulic systems that supported the city and the large temple architecture, which confirmed that the Khmer Empire had created one of the most advanced …
History of Angkor Wat and how it epitomized the Khmer Empire
May 20, 2024 · Angkor Wat was constructed during the reign of King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century (approximately 1113-1150 AD). The Khmer Empire, which had its capital at Angkor, was one …