Angkor Wat

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Ang′kor Wat′

(wɑt, vɑt)

also Ang′kor Vat′

(vɑt)
n.
the largest and best preserved Khmer temple in the Angkor complex of ruins.
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This is a comprehensive and authoritative overview of artworks that range from massive architectural complexes to tiny bronzes, from well-known wonders of the eastern world, such as Angkor Vat, to a host of less familiar temples, pagodas and shrines.
In the 12 century, Wat Phou and Angkor Vat formed the axis of Khmer Empire which also were linked by a 200 km long ancient road between the two heritage sites.