Angkor Wat, Cambodia - 19 January 2005 A triumph of Medieval Khmer culture, the treasures of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom in Cambodia are incomparable. Built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century, Angkor Wat (Capital Temple) remains the largest religious monument in the world. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's major attraction for visitors. Here we see it silhouetted at sunset.