Built in the 12th century as the centrepiece of the Khmer Empire, Angkor Wat is one of Southeast Asia’s greatest archaeological and cultural treasures. Surrounded by a vast moat and approached by monumental stone causeways, the temple is famed for its elegant lotus-shaped towers, extensive bas-reliefs, and remarkable scale. Although originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, it later became a Buddhist site and remains deeply important to Cambodian identity today. Exploring Angkor Wat reveals a landscape of ancient galleries, hidden courtyards, jungle temples, and centuries of history woven into the heart of Cambodia.