The Full Story of Angkor Wat (អង្គរវត្ត)

A Symbol of Khmer Greatness



Angkor Wat is the world’s largest religious monument, built in the early 12th century by King Suryavarman II of the Khmer Empire. Originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, it later transformed into a Buddhist temple — reflecting Cambodia’s spiritual evolution over time.



Located in Siem Reap, Angkor Wat is not just a temple — it’s a city of gods carved in stone, surrounded by a moat and lush jungle, built as a cosmic replica of the universe in Khmer cosmology.