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Angkor complex is the soul of Khmer (90% of Cambodian Population). Angkor is the Khmer art and civilization. Angkor complex consists of more than 100 monuments which spreads over an area of more than 400 square kilometers. Angkor the most famous, largest ancient temples and one of the seven wonders of the world. They were built between 7th and 13th century by Khmer kings when the Khmer civilization was at it height of its extraordinary creativity. It's magnificent architecture as the evidence of the hmer's strong belief in religions - Hinduism and Buddhism. King Jayavarman Vll is one of the powerful Khmer kings in that period. The most visited temples in Angkor area are Angkor wat (World Heritage), Angkor Thom - Bayon,Bapoun, Phimeanakas, Takeo, Ta Prohm, Banteay Kdei, Pre Rup, East Mebon, Prasat Kravan, Preah Khan, Neak Poan, Ta Som, Banteay Srei, Rolous Group.

ANGKOR WAT

The most famous, the most majestic temple of ngkor's site, tours of which are the emblem of Cambodia. It's a temple Hindu dedicated to the god Vishnu, whose construction was begun at the beginning of the XIIth century during the administration of king Suryavarman II. Its construction lasted 37 years. His name means in Khmer " the city pagoda ". The main tower of the central temple represents the mountain " Meru " (or Kailash), the centre of the universe for the Hindus (but also the Buddhists).The temple is supposed to be invulnerable and during the war which began in 1970, the inhabitants of Sieam Reap had taken refuge inside the temple.

ANGKOR THOM

Located the north of Angkor Wat, it was built at the end of 12th century by king Jayavarman Vll, and dedicated to Buddhism.Bayon Temple is located in Angkor Thom with great of 54 towers which its 4 faces each.There are other temples within the Angkor Thom such as Bapoun, Elephant Terrace, Phimeanakas etc.

BAPHUON

Built by King Udayadityavarman ll in 1060AD and dedicated to Brahmanism.

THOMMANON AND CHAU SAY TEVODA

Built by King Suryavarman ll from the end of the XIth to the first half of the XIIth century and dedicated to Brahmanism.

TAKEO

Built by King Jayavarman V and Suryavarman l in 1000AD and was dedicated to Brahmanism

SRAS SRANG

Built by King Jayavarman Vll at the end of the XIIth century.

PREAH KHAN

Built by King Jayavarman Vll at the second half of the XIth century and dedicated to Buddhism.

TA PROHM TEMPLE

Unlike other temples in Angkor, Ta Prohm surrounded by jungle. It is one of the largest and most attractive temples in Angkor, was built by King Jayavarman Vll from the mid of 12th to the beginning of 13th century, and dedicated to Brahmanism.

BANTEAY KDEI

Built by King Jayavarman Vll from the mid-XIIth to the beginning of XIIIth century and was dedicated to Buddhism.

BAKONG AND PREAH KO

Built by King Indravarman l at the end of the IXth century and dedicated to Brahmanism.

LOLEI

Built by King Yasovarman at the end of the IXth century and was dedicated to Brahmanism.

WESTERN BARAY

Built by King Udayadityavarman II in 1060. This is the small temple but its carvings are beautiful. Banteay from Siem Reap town on the way to Kulen mountain, one of the historical places of Cambodia. It was built by king Rajendravarman and Jayavar man V at the second half of the 10th century, and dedicated to Brahmanism.