Angkor
Angkor is the ancient capital of the Khmer empire which thrived from the 9th century to 15th century CE. Its ruins are located near present day Siem Reap, Cambodia, and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The area is made up of several significant archaeological sites, including:
Although Angkor was once overgrown by the surrounding jungle, it was continously maintained by Buddhist monks, and since its rediscovery has been mostly cleared of vegetation.
2001 saw the release of the movie Tomb Raider, filmed on location at various Angkor sites.
See also: Architecture of Cambodia, Cambodia, Khmer empire.
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