Angkor Wat remains Cambodia’s iconic cultural landmark

SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA - JUNE 1, 2026: The Angkor Wat Temple Complex in Siem Reap, northwestern Cambodia, is considered one of the world’s most important cultural heritage sites, with its architecture and historical background.Built nearly 900 years ago during the most powerful era of the Khmer Empire, Angkor Wat continues to stand as a symbol of Cambodia.Constructed in the first half of the 12th century by King Suryavarman II as a Hindu temple, Angkor Wat was built as a representation of the political and religious power of the period.Covering an area of around 200 hectares, the complex is regarded as one of the world’s largest religious structures with its massive water canals, detailed reliefs and stone craftsmanship.(Footage by Salih Baran /Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)