Angkor Wat was built at the beginning of the 12th century (1113) during the Khmer Empire.<br />It took about 35 years to build.<br />The temple was dedicated to the worship of the Hindu god Vishnu.<br />Temple characteristics:<br /><br />It is the largest religious temple in the world in terms of area, with an area of 162.6 hectares (402 acres).<br />It is distinguished by its unique design that combines Hindu and Buddhist elements.<br />It is known for its five distinctive towers representing Mount Meru, the holy mountain in Hinduism.<br />The temple is decorated with numerous sculptures and reliefs depicting scenes from Hindu mythology and daily life in the Khmer Empire.
