Discover *5 mind-blowing facts* about *Angkor Wat**, the world’s *largest religious monument and one of humanity’s greatest architectural achievements. Built in the 12th century by **King Suryavarman II**, this temple wasn’t just a place of worship — it was a symbol of cosmic power, designed to represent **Mount Meru**, the center of the universe in Hindu mythology.
With a **5 km moat**, **800 meters of bas-reliefs**, and the legendary carving of the **Churning of the Ocean of Milk**, Angkor Wat is a masterpiece of storytelling, engineering, and spiritual symbolism.
It’s so iconic, it appears on the *Cambodian flag* — and has been a **UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992**.
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