Details Of Royal Swimming Pool From Angkor Wat Temple Angkor Wat (or Angkor Vat) Is A Temple Complex At Angkor, Cambodia, Built For The King Suryavarman II In The Early 12th Century As His State Temple And Capital City. As The Best-preserved Temple At The Site, It Is The Only One To Have Remained A Significant Religious Centre Since Its Foundation—first Hindu, Dedicated To Vishnu, Then Buddhist. The Temple Is The Epitome Of The High Classical Style Of Khmer Architecture. It Has Become A Symbol Of Cambodia, Appearing On Its National Flag, And It Is The Country's Prime Attraction For Visitors. Photo