Angkor Wat / Angkor Wat has become the eighth wonder of the world

Angkor Wat / Angkor Wat has become the eighth wonder of the world

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Category : Miscellaneous Published on: November 30 2023

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  • Angkor Wat is located in Cambodia.
  • Recently Angkor Wat has become the eighth wonder of the world.
  • Angkor Wat has become the eighth wonder of the world, surpassing Pompeii of Italy.
  • This site is located in Siem Reap, the northern province of Cambodia.
  • Angkor Wat holds the Guinness World Record for being the largest religious structure in the world, covering approximately 400 km square.
  • Angkor Wat was built by King Suryavarman II in the 12th century.
  • It was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu.
  • However, over time it turned into a Buddhist temple.
  • The transition from Hinduism to Buddhism is evident in the intricate carvings adorning the temple walls, which depict scenes from Hindu and Buddhist mythology.
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