Cambodia: Phimeanakas and the Royal Palace, Angkor Thom. Phimeanakas, within Angkor Thom, was built at the end of the 10th century by King Rajendravarman and then rebuilt by Suryavarman II. Angkor Thom, meaning ‘The Great City’, is located one mile north of Angkor Wat. It was built in the late 12th century CE by King Jayavarman VII, and covers an area of 9 km², within which are located several monuments from earlier eras as well as those established by Jayavarman and his successors. It is believed to have sustained a population of 80,000-150,000 people.

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