A large carved stone Garuda sculpture stands guard among the ruins at Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. Ferns grow atop the walls

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Cambodia’s famous Angkor temple complex covers more than 400 acres near Siem Reap. Originally built as a Hindu temple during the 12th century, it was later transformed into a Buddhist temple. The site was nominated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992.

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Size: 2848px × 4272px
Location: Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia
Photo credit: © John Cumbow / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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