Angkor Wat, located in the center of Cambodia, has become the eighth wonder of the world, beating Italy's Pompeii.
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Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia, located in the northern province of Siem Reap, Cambodia. The temple was built by the Khmer king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century. Angkor Wat, located in the center of Cambodia, has become the eighth wonder of the world, surpassing Pompeii in Italy. Angkor Wat is a vast temple complex and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This place is the largest religious monument in the world which attracts millions of tourists from all over the world every year. It was originally built as a Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and then became a major temple of Buddhism. Angkor is also famous for the eight-armed statue of Vishnu, which is also revered by the locals as their protector deity. This temple is spread over an area of approximately 500 acres, with a huge moat around its outer walls. The temple remains an active religious site, attracting Buddhist monks and devotees who come to pay their respects and engage in prayer and meditation.
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