In which country is the Angkor Wat temple complex located?

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The Angkor Wat temple complex is located in Cambodia.

Angkor Wat stands near Siem Reap in northern Cambodia and was built in the early twelfth century during the reign of King Suryavarman II. It was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, an unusual feature among major temples that were often associated with Shiva.

The site gradually became a Buddhist centre and remains an important place of Buddhist worship. Angkor Wat is the largest religious structure in the world by land area, and its towers and galleries appear on Cambodia's national flag. It is part of the wider Angkor archaeological complex, which includes temples such as Bayon and Ta Prohm.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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