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Angkor Wat at sunrise.

Mark Read

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The traveller's first glimpse of Angkor Wat, the ultimate expression of Khmer genius, is matched by only a few select spots on earth. Built by Suryavarman II (r 1112–52) and surrounded by a vast moat, the temple is one of the most inspired monuments ever conceived by the human mind.


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The towers of Angkor Wat reflected in the temple moat, Cambodia.

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Jan 9, 2025 • 9 min read

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