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| Angkor Wat | |
Angkor Wat ( "Temple city/city of temples") is the largest religious structure (temple complex) in the world by land area, measuring 162.6 hectares (1.626 km2; 402 acres), located in Cambodia. Originally constructed as a personal mausoleum for the Khmer King Suryavarman II, dedicated to Vishnu in the early 12th century, it was converted into a Buddhist Temple towards the end of 12th century and remains so in the present day. The temple was built by Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yaśodharapura (Khmer: present-day Angkor), the capital of the Khmer Empire, as the state temple for the Empire. |
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| Issued Country | Cambodia |
| Issued Year | 1992 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect World Heritage Buddhist Arts |
| Type | Commemorative/Special Stamps |