Angkor Wat - The largest religious monument in the world? Angkor Wat, the world’s largest sacred temple was built in the early 12th century by the Hindu king Suryavarman II reflecting the Khmer architecture. Modern engineers estimate that a massive construction such as the Angkor Wat would normally take about 300 years, this temple was constructed in about 40 years. Enormous amounts of sandstone ( est over 5 million tons) were used. Carving of the surfaces, columns, and lintels is a prominent feature of this architecture. Scenes from the Indian literature such as warriors following an elephant-mounted leader as well as celestial dancing girls are abundant. The great city and the temple were covered by forest till the 19th century. French archaeologists began restoration work from 1907 to 1970 and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. Angkor Wat

Other Interesting  Cambodia Facts. 1. It has Southeast Asia's largest inland lake: The Tonle Sap. 2. It reportedly has the least Chinese influences among all Mainland Southeast Asian nations. 3. Animals found in Cambodia include monkeys, water buffalo, tigers, elephants, leopards, and crocodiles