Angkor Wat is the world's largest religious monument and the crown jewel of the Khmer Empire. Built in the 12th century as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu, it later transformed into a Buddhist temple and remains an active place of worship today.
The temple complex covers 402 acres with intricate bas-reliefs, towering lotus-shaped towers, and galleries that chronicle Hindu mythology and Khmer history. The sunrise over Angkor Wat's iconic silhouette is one of the world's most photographed moments.