Where Is Angkor Wat Located?

Angkor Wat is usually referred to the area where one of the biggest temple complexes in the World is placed. But, it should be emphasized that the complex contains more than a hundred archeological monuments with the Angkor Wat as the most impressive one. Impressive is also history behind it.

The answer to the question in the title is: Angkor Wat is situated in a place where formerly Angkor city, the capital of Khmer Empire, was. The word “Angkor” actually means “capital”, the word “Wat” means “monastery”.

Easier to understand, this complex is placed in northwestern Cambodia, in the forest near the province Siem Reap, north to the lake Tonle Sap.

Coordinates: 13°24?45?N 103°52?0?E

Its area is 1,5 km² x 1,3km.

It is included on UNESCO World Heritage List.