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Constructed almost 1,000 years ago and surrounded by a moat, the great Khmer Temple of Angkor Wat is one of largest and most elaborately carved archeological sites on earth.  Located in Siem Reap, Cambodia it was originally built as a personal mausoleum for King Suryavarman II and dedicated to Vishnu. It was converted to a Buddhist Temple at the end of the 12th century. At the entrance to the temple gate stands the mythical Naga. This massive statue represents the seven-headed serpent and protector of Buddha... Built between roughly A.D. 1113 and 1150, and encompassing an area of about 500 acres (200 hectares), Angkor Wat is one of the largest religious monuments ever constructed. Its name means "temple city." Originally built as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu, it was converted into a Buddhist temple in the 14th century, and statues of Buddha were added to its already rich artwork. Sometime later it was turned into a military fortification. Today it is a UNESCO Wo