Angkor
former capital city; region of Cambodia
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Summary
Angkor is a city[1]. Angkor ranks in the top 5% of city entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,902 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: Siem Reap Province[3]
- Country: Cambodia[4]
- Instance of: ancient city[5], ruins[6], archaeological site[7]
- Part of: Angkor[8]
- Commons category: Angkor[9]
- Has part(s): Angkor Wat[10], Angkor Thom[11], Baksei Chamkrong[12], Banteay Kdei[13], Banteay Samré[14], West Mebon[15], West Baray[16], Thommanon[17], Terrace of the Elephants[18], Terrace of the Leper King[19], Ta Keo[20], Ta Som[21], Ta Prohm[22], Ta Nei[23]
- Significant event: Siege of Angkor[24]
- Official website: https://www.angkorenterprise.gov.kh/[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:Angkorian sites[26]
- Commons gallery: ក្រុងអង្គរ[27]
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Cultural Significance
Things named for Angkor include Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport[28], an international airport[29], in Cambodia[30].
Why It Matters
Angkor has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] Angkor is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Entities named for Angkor include Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport[28], an international airport[29], in Cambodia[30].