Discover
Discover
Angkor Archaeological Park stretches over some 400 square kilometres, including forest. It holds the remains of the Khmer Empire's capitals from the 9th to the 15th centuries, including world-famous Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon with its countless sculptures.
History
History
Angkor was inscribed in 1992 and placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger the same year, after Cambodia's long years of war and conflict. Through an international safeguarding programme coordinated with UNESCO, it was removed from the Danger List in 2004, a major conservation success story.
People & Culture
People & Culture
Angkor's temples trace the Khmer Empire's religious shift from Hinduism to Buddhism, and its carved apsaras and epic reliefs show the worldview of the court. For us, Angkor also helps explain the shared artistic and linguistic roots of Cambodia, Thailand and Laos.
Living Heritage
Living Heritage
Angkor Wat appears on Cambodia's national flag and is still a place where monks and laypeople come to worship. Many communities live within the park, farming and making crafts. Today's task is to care for Angkor amid great numbers of visitors while making sure local people benefit.
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