Angkor (Khmer: អង្គរ [ʔɑŋkɔː], lit. 'capital city'), also known as Yasodharapura (Khmer: យសោធរបុរៈ; Sanskrit: यशोधरपुर), [1][2] was the capital city of the Khmer Empire, located in …

Angkor, archaeological site in what is now northwestern Cambodia, lying 4 miles (6 km) north of the modern town of Siĕmréab. It was the capital of the Khmer (Cambodian) empire from the …

Though just one of hundreds of surviving temples and structures, the massive Angkor Wat is the most famed of all Cambodia’s temples—it appears on the nation’s flag—and it is revered for …

Angkor, in Cambodia’s northern province of Siem Reap, is one of the most important archaeological sites of Southeast Asia. It extends over approximately 400 square kilometres …

Khmer New Year is a 4-day celebration hosted in Angkor Site. The event attracted more than 1 million visitors in 2016 to enjoy traditional Khmer games and dancing ...

Discover the history of Angkor Wat and the Khmer Empire, once rulers of much of Southeast Asia. Explore how the temples of Angkor symbolize unity, resilience, and the rich cultural and …

Best known for the temple of Angkor Wat, today the Angkor Archaeological Area is one of the world’s most popular destinations for tourists and world travelers. It is also the subject of …

Angkor Wat was built at the behest of the Khmer king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yaśodharapura (present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple …

Jun 10, 2025 · The Angkor Civilization (or Khmer Empire) is the name given to an important civilization of southeast Asia, including all of Cambodia, southeastern Thailand, and northern …

Sep 27, 2025 · Angkor Wat is a temple complex at Angkor, near Siem Reap, Cambodia, that was built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II (reigned 1113–c. 1150). It is the world’s …