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Where is Angkor Wat located?
Where is Angkor Wat located?
- Laos
- Thailand
- Cambodia (correct)
- Vietnam
Who constructed Angkor Wat?
Who constructed Angkor Wat?
- King Norodom Sihamoni
- King Jayavarman VII
- King Suryavarman II (correct)
- King Norodom Sihanouk
What Guinness World Record does Angkor Wat hold?
What Guinness World Record does Angkor Wat hold?
- Biggest shopping mall in the world
- Longest bridge in the world
- Largest religious structure in the world (correct)
- Tallest building in the world
What title has Angkor Wat recently achieved?
What title has Angkor Wat recently achieved?
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What is Angkor Wat's designation by UNESCO?
What is Angkor Wat's designation by UNESCO?
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Angkor Wat Location and History
- Angkor Wat is located in Cambodia, specifically in the Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap Province.
- The temple was constructed in the 12th century during the reign of King Suryavarman II, a ruler of the Khmer Empire.
Angkor Wat Records and Recognition
- Angkor Wat holds the Guinness World Record for being the largest religious structure in the world.
- The temple has recently achieved the title of the 7th Wonder of the World.
- UNESCO has designated Angkor Wat as a World Heritage Site, recognizing its cultural and historical significance.
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