The Angkor Archaeological Park located in Cambodia was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. The park contains remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire which ruled from the 9th to the 15th centuries.
The 400 square kilometre area of the park includes hundreds of temples and buildings including the temples of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, and the Bayon Temple. The Bayon temple has been splendidly decorated with numerous sculptures. Angkor Wat is perhaps the most famous temple in Cambodia. This 12th century temple is the world’s largest monument for a single religion. It was built as a spiritual home for Lord Vishnu. One of the main attractions of the temple is the bas-relief galleries on many of the walls.
Angkor Wat is a treasure trove of artistic and architectural marvels. In 1992, along with being named a World Heritage Site, it was also included in the List of World Heritage in Danger. The next year, UNESCO began a campaign to restore and protect Angkor Wat. It was restored through international cooperation and removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2004.
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