Which country contains the Angkor Wat temple complex?

Cambodia contains the Angkor Wat temple complex. It stands near Siem Reap in northwestern Cambodia and is one of the country’s best-known national symbols.

King Suryavarman II commissioned Angkor Wat in the early 12th century as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu. It later became an important Buddhist site, and Buddhist use continues today. The temple’s architecture includes a central quincunx of towers, extensive galleries and detailed bas-reliefs.

Angkor Wat was part of the larger Khmer capital complex of Angkor, which included many other monuments such as Angkor Thom and the Bayon. The wider archaeological area reflects the power and engineering achievements of the Khmer Empire.

Angkor Wat appears on Cambodia’s national flag, making Cambodia the only country to feature a specific building on its flag. The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1992, and conservation work has involved Cambodian and international organizations.