Photo of Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Angkor, Cambodia was built in the early days of the twelfth century as the state temple and capital city for King Suryavarman. Angkor Wat is the largest and best-preserved temple in Angkor and has continued to be a significant religious center.

The temple is the main tourist attraction of Cambodia and has become a symbol of the country. It appears on Cambodia's national flag and holds the record for largest religious structure in the world in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Photo of Angkor Wat, Cambodia