holes drilled onto the rock for transportation to the Angkor Wat site
The Angkor Wat temples were built between 800AD to 1300AD. During this time over 27 kings ruled this large territory, about 200 Square kilometers (77 square miles) in north western Cambodia. The temples are thought to have been abandoned around the 15th century. They were built by the Khmer Empire which was one of the greatest powers in South-East Asia. The 'Khmer' refers to the dominant ethnic group in modern and ancient Cambodia. It is estimated that at its height of rule the population contained more than one million people. The temples are not only impressive because of the beauty. It is also amazing to marvel at the vast waterworks and military defenses that were put in place. They were quite advanced for their time. Angkor translates to mean 'Capital City' or 'Holy City'. The ruins of this holy city are the remnants of the Angkorian capitals and represents the pinnacle of the ancient Khmer architecture, art and civilization.
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Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia
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