Angkor Wat
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12th-century Khmer temple complex in Siem Reap, Cambodia; world's largest religious monument and centerpiece of UNESCO Site 668. Built in the 12th century by Khmer King Suryavarman II (reigned c. 1113–1150) as a vast funerary temple originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu before Hindu images were later replaced by Buddhist art. Forms the centerpiece of the Angkor archaeological site (capital of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to 15th centuries) and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1992. Protected public archaeological heritage site serving as a major pillar of Cambodia's cultural heritage preservation.
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Does Angkor Wat deserve the #1 spot on “10 Most Beautiful Temples in Asia: From Angkor Wat to the Golden Pavilion”?
#1 Angkor Wat?
Verified Entity DossierRanked #1 in 10 Most Beautiful Temples in Asia: From Angkor Wat to the Golden Pavilion
Best Rank
#1
top 3 in 2 lists
Avg Position
#4
across 4 lists
Community
Divisive Pick
ranked #1 to #9
Most divisive on “Top 10 Ancient Wonders That Are More Mind-Blowing the More You Know About Them” — ranked #9 thereStrongest in Travel — avg #1.5 across 2 lists
Community Weigh-In & Debate
Should Angkor Wat rank Top 3 in 10 Most Beautiful Temples in Asia?
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Most Argued About
“Top 10 Ancient Wonders That Are More Mind-Blowing the More You Know About Them”
Ranks as high as #1 on some lists — but only #9 here. Fans are divided.
See the debate →The Internet's Surprise Pick
“10 Most Beautiful Temples in Asia: From Angkor Wat to the Golden Pavilion”
Climbed to #1 — a narrowly contested win.
See the full ranking →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Angkor Wat's highest community ranking?⌄
Angkor Wat is ranked #1 on "10 Most Beautiful Temples in Asia: From Angkor Wat to the Golden Pavilion" — its best placement across 4 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature Angkor Wat?⌄
Angkor Wat appears in 4 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including TRAVEL, LIFESTYLE, SCIENCE.
Is Angkor Wat a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on Angkor Wat varies widely. It ranks as high as #1 on some lists and as low as #9 on others, a spread of 8 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
What category is Angkor Wat most known for on top10grid.com?⌄
Angkor Wat appears most frequently in the TRAVEL category, most notably in "10 Most Beautiful Temples in Asia: From Angkor Wat to the Golden Pavilion".
What the internet says
Structured Facts & Specifications
Verified highlightsArea
Approximately 400 acres (160 hectares)
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Official Name
Angkor Wat (within Angkor Archaeological Park)
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Location
Near Siem Reap, northwestern Cambodia
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Category
temple complex & UNESCO World Heritage site
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