The Cambodian Angkor region was between the 9th and 15th century the center of the famous Khmer kingdom. Countless capitals were once built successively in this area and each of them equipped with an imposing main temple and numerous smaller temples and shrines, of which up to now more than 1,000 have been discovered.
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Around 240 km northwest of the Cambodian capital lies Angkor Wat, the largest temple complex in the world. In this area are of 1.5 by 1.3 kilometers, surrounded by a moatinnumerable buildings of sandstone gathered are gathered in an arrangement that symbolizes the universe. In the center of the complex is the majestic temple with five towers, the highest of which rises 65 meters into the sky. Angkor Wat is today the most famous landmark of Cambodia, which has found its place among other things on the national flag and the currency. Just 1 km north of the complex are the ruins of Angkor Thom, built in the late 12th century as the new capital of the kingdom. After Angkor Wat Bayon is certainly the most impressive temple complex of Angkor. It is famous because of its towers with the meter-high stone-faces.
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