Angkor (Khmer: អង្គរ [ʔɑŋkɔː], lit. 'capital city'), also known as Yasodharapura (Khmer: យសោធរបុរៈ; Sanskrit: यशोधरपुर), [1][2] was the capital city of the Khmer Empire, located in present-day …

Angkor, archaeological site in what is now northwestern Cambodia, lying 4 miles (6 km) north of the modern town of Siĕmréab. It was the capital of the Khmer (Cambodian) empire from the 9th to the …

Sep 26, 2018 · 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 …

Jan 8, 2026 · Angkor Wat replicates the spiritual geography of the universe in miniature. The central tower represents Mt Meru, the sacred mountain of the Hindu faith and the spiritual home of the gods, …

Angkor, in Cambodia’s northern province of Siem Reap, is one of the most important archaeological sites of Southeast Asia. It extends over approximately 400 square kilometres and consists of scores …

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 …

May 29, 2025 · Angkor, the empire’s capital, was the largest pre-industrial city in the world, showcasing an advanced system of urban planning, reservoirs, and temples. It was in this thriving context that …

Angkor Wat is the most famous ancient temple site in Cambodia, and visiting the ancient Angkorian temples is the reason most visitors come to Cambodia, and to Siem Reap. With its five lotus-like …

Among hundreds of temples surviving until now, Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm are the main draws attracting tourists to come to Siem Reap. Despite the growing crowds, these temples are still …

Prasat Angkor Wat, or Angkor Wat Temple, is one of the largest religious monuments in the world, featuring a spectacular moat that encloses temple grounds with grand entrances and causeways …