angkor cambodia

Angkor, also known as Yasodharapura, was the capital city of the Khmer Empire, located in present-day Cambodia. The city and empire flourished from approximately the 9th to the 15th centuries. The city houses the Angkor Wat, one of Cambodia's most popular tourist attractions.
  • Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Alternative name: Yasodharapura
  • Region: Southeast Asia
  • Builder: Suryavarman II
  • Founded: late 9th century AD
  • Abandoned: 1431 AD
  • Periods: Post-classical

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