Angkor Wat

Summary

Angkor Wat is a Buddhist temple^[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• Angkor Wat is the creator of Jayavaraman II^[3].
• Angkor Wat is the creator of Khmer Empire^[4].
• Angkor Wat's religion is recorded as Buddhism^[5].
• Angkor Wat is located in Siem Reap Province^[6].
• Angkor Wat is in the country of Cambodia^[7].
• Angkor Wat is in the country of Khmer Empire^[8].
• Angkor Wat is on the continent of Asia^[9].
• Angkor Wat's instance of is recorded as Buddhist temple^[10].
• Angkor Wat's instance of is recorded as archaeological site^[11].
• Angkor Wat's instance of is recorded as temple complex^[12].
• Angkor Wat's instance of is recorded as tourist attraction^[13].
• Angkor Wat's founder is recorded as Jayavaraman II^[14].
• Angkor Wat's founder is recorded as Khmer people^[15].
• Angkor Wat's based on is recorded as Dravidian architecture^[16].
• Angkor Wat's based on is recorded as Mount Meru^[17].
• Angkor Wat's architectural style is recorded as Khmer architecture^[18].
• Angkor Wat's architectural style is recorded as Dravidian architecture^[19].
• Angkor Wat took place at Mainland Southeast Asia^[20].
• Angkor Wat is part of Angkor^[21].
• Angkor Wat is part of Angkor^[22].
• Angkor Wat's Commons category is recorded as Angkor Wat^[23].
• Angkor Wat's patron saint is recorded as Vishnu^[24].
• 1200 marks the founding of Angkor Wat^[25].
• 802 marks the founding of Angkor Wat^[26].
• Angkor Wat's coordinate location is recorded as {'lat': 13.4125, 'lon': 103.86666666667}^[27].

Body

Founding

Founders include Jayavaraman II^[14] and Khmer people^[15]. Recorded inception include 1200^[25] and 802^[26].

Identity

Part of include Angkor^[21], a city^[28], in Cambodia^[29].

Why It Matters

Angkor Wat has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2] It is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[30]