Angkor Wat "Borom Vishnuloka" is a famous ancient heritage site and a magnificent architectural masterpiece of the Khmer King during the Angkor era. This temple is located in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, about 7 kilometers from the provincial capital, and is the most important temple among many temples on the ancient land of Angkor.
Angkor Wat was built in the early 12th century by King Suryavarman II (1113–1150) to dedicate to the Hindu god Vishnu. The temple features exquisite characteristics and showcases the pinnacle of astonishing Khmer art, being a grand and renowned creation known throughout the world.
During the reign of King Suryavarman II (1113–1150), the Khmer Empire was vast, stretching north to China, south to the South China Sea, west to Burma (Myanmar), and east to Champa (present-day central Vietnam).
According to history, in the year 1177, about 27 years after the death of King Suryavarman II, the city of Angkor was invaded and devastated by the Cham forces. Later, a new king, Jayavarman VII, drove the Cham out of Angkor and restored the Khmer Empire.
By the end of the 13th century, Angkor Wat transitioned from being a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu to a Theravāda Buddhist site of worship, as Buddhism had begun to rise and spread in Cambodia. From that time onward, Angkor Wat became a sacred site for Buddhist worship, continuing into the present day.
Angkor Wat represents the national identity of Cambodia. We can see its image on the national flag and on the Khmer riel currency. Angkor Wat was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1992.
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