Officials in Cambodia say a lightning strike at Angkor Wat, a UNESCO world heritage site, killed three people and left several injured. Latest U.S.

Angkor Wat, originally constructed in the early 12th century by King Suryavarman II, was initially dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. Over time, it transitioned into a Buddhist temple, reflecting ...

The most famous temples—Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, and Bayon—are famous for a reason, but there’s much more to Angkor. Don’t miss lesser-visited sites like the pyramid-style temples of Baphuon and Pre Rup.

Elephant Gate alone has a long and somewhat hazy history. According to H.D. Love in his Vestiges of Old Madras, this entrance got its name from Elephant Garden, a vast open space that stood ...

Angkor Wat, Cambodia. ASHIT DESAI/GETTY IMAGES. Travelers with their hearts set on exploring the mighty Mekong River — the 12th longest in the world, which runs through Southwest China, Myanmar, Laos, ...

Angkor Wat was commissioned by King Suryavarman II, who reigned from 1113 to around 1150 CE. The temple was intended to represent the center of Suryavarman II’s empire and symbolize his power ...

Discover the latest news on the reopening of Elephant Gate Bridge in Chennai after a 5-year hiatus. Learn about the challenges faced and the impact on local transportation.

Cambodia inaugurated the western causeway of the famed Angkor Wat temple in the Angkor Archeological Park here on Saturday after 19 years of restoration.

At Angkor Wat the depiction of the combat goes back to a thousand years. It stretches on a wall 49 metres in length of this temple, the largest religious site in the world, and a famed example of ...

Angkor Wat, the world's biggest religious complex, is sacred to two faiths. ... Devas and asuras Grimacing asuras (demons) line one side of the approach to the South Gate of Angkor Thom.