UNESCO World Heritage Site

Angkor

Angkor is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia, inscribed in 1992.

The monumental remains of the Khmer Empire.

Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Stretching over some 400 km2, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century. They include the famous Temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple with its countless sculptural decorations. UNESCO has set up a wide-ranging programme to safeguard this symbolic site and its surroundings.

Country
Cambodia
Region
Asia
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1992
UNESCO reference
668
Area
40,100 ha

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