Angkor Wat
LocationCambodia
Year1150
TypeTemple Complex
About Angkor Wat
The largest religious monument in the world at 402 acres. Built by King Suryavarman II using 5 million tons of sandstone. Surrounded by a moat 650 feet wide and 3.6 miles long. Originally Hindu, converted to Buddhist. The bas-reliefs extend over 12,000 meters. Visible from space.