Rising out of the Cambodian forest, Angkor Wat is the world’s largest religious compound with a long history intertwined with the rise and fall of the Khmer Empire. In the 12th century, hundreds of ...

Cambodia, a fascinating country in Southeast Asia, shares borders with Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand. Among its many highlights, the city of Siem Reap stands out as a top destination for one compelling ...

Built between roughly A.D. 1113 and 1150, and encompassing an area of about 500 acres (200 hectares), Angkor Wat is one of the largest religious monuments ever constructed. Its name means "temple city ...

Nestled in the heart of Cambodia, Angkor Wat is known as the largest temple in the world and a testament to the grandeur of the Khmer Empire. This awe-inspiring temple complex, often hailed as the 8th ...

Planning your next international trip and craving something beyond beaches, shopping streets, and mountains? Imagine standing before a sunrise that spills golden light over ancient stone towers, ...

The Khmer Empire built the temples of Angkor amid the lush forests of Cambodia nearly 900 years ago, just as a religious shift from Hinduism to Buddhism was beginning. Heavenly towersThe Angkor Wat ...

Cambodia's famous temple of Angkor Wat is one of the world's largest religious monuments, visited by over two million tourists each year. It was built in the early 12th century by King Suryavarman II, ...

Alison Kyra Carter receives funding from the Earthwatch Institute. Fieldwork described in this article was also supported by the National Geographic Society Committee for Research and Exploration ...