Angkor Wat 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.
The temples were originally built to honor the Hindu Gods and bridge the two main religions in Cambodia. However around the 14th century the use of the temple has shifted towards those of the Buddhist this is currently the same today. Many people come to enjoy the site for multi purposes related to religion, tourism, and maintenance. Roughly 50% of all tourists of the years 2004 and 2005 visited the province of Siem Reap which the Angkor Wat is located. The temple is highly respected by both tourists and locals alike and is a visual representation of triumph, wealth and accomplishments.