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Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Angkor Wat is a temple complex and capital city of the Angkor (or Khmer) civilization, and one of the most important archaeological sites in Asia.
Funan Culture
Funan is the name for a southeast Asian civilization which was given to it by two Chinese travelers, who in AD 250 visited a country ruled by a king in a palace with a walled settlement.
Angkor (Cambodia)
The Angkor Civilization (or Khmer Civilization) is the name given to an important civilization of southeast Asia, including all of Cambodia and southeastern Thailand and northern Vietnam
Angkor Civilization
The Angkor Civilization (or Khmer Civilization) is the name given to an important civilization of Cambodia and Thailand, dated roughly 800 to 1300 AD.
Angkor Wat (Cambodia)
Angkor Wat is a temple complex and capital city of the Angkor (or Khmer) civilization
Living with Heritage: Angkor
A conservation project for Ankgor Wat based at the University of Sydney.
World Heritage Nomination: Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1992.
Origins of Ankgor
From the University of Otago, a multi-disciplinary project on Angkor and the Khmer civilization.
Angkor Wat Home Page (v. 2)
A competing Angkor Wat home page, this one with virtual visits to two temples.
Angkor Wat Home Page
From Cambodia Web, a complete website dedicated to Angkor Wat, with history, legends, photos, travel suggestions, and design and architectural details.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Satellite photographs from the US Space Agency of the ceremonial center of Angkor Wat, from Athena Review.

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