Angkor Thom, also called Nokor Thom, in present day Cambodia, was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer Empire, established in the late twelfth century by King Jayavarman VII. It covers an area of nine square kilometers holding several monuments from earlier eras as well as those built by Jayavarman and his successors, centered on his state temple, the Bayon, with other major sites clustered around the Victory Square immediately to its north.
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Building TypeSourced to the subject's own accountWalled temple city (Khmer capital) 1 LocationSourced to the subject's own accountSiem Reap Province, Cambodia, just north of the city of Siem Reap 1 Classification
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Angkor Thom (Khmer: អង្គរធំ [ʔɑŋkɔː tʰom]; meaning "Great City"), alternatively Nokor Thom (Khmer: នគរធំ [nɔkɔː tʰom]), located in present-day Cambodia, was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer Empire.
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The south gate of Angkor Thom is 7.2 km (4.5 mi) north of Siem Reap
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Angkor Thom (Khmer: អង្គរធំ [ʔɑŋkɔː tʰom]; meaning "Great City"), alternatively Nokor Thom (Khmer: នគរធំ [nɔkɔː tʰom]), located in present-day Cambodia, was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer Empire. It was established in the late twelfth century by King Jayavarman VII. It covers an area of 9 km², within which are located several monuments from earlier eras as well as those established by Jayavarman and his successors. At the centre of the city is Jayavarman's state temple, the Bayon, with the other major sites clustered around the Victory Square immediately to the north. The
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built of sandstone and dedicated to Avalokiteshvara
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Angkor Thom is in the Bayon style.
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