Angkor Wat

Angkor is a living Word Heritage site in Cambodia’s northern province of Siem Reap. It extends over a large area, contains 112 villages and is famous for its spectacular remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century. It is also known for its incredible hydraulic structures including reservoirs, canals, dykes and drainage basins built, not only for daily life and agriculture purposes, but also to assure the stability of the temples. Angkor is a truly unique collection of archaeological sites, monuments, landscapes and natural environments where communities continue to live and farm. During the last few decades, it has become a major international tourist destination welcoming people from all over the world yet is threatened by changing weather patterns which, combined with population growth, and putting strain on existing water management systems.

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