Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple declared the 8th wonder..!?

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The Eighth Wonder of the World is an unofficial designation given to new buildings or projects or designs. Angkor Wat has usurped the site from Pompeii, Italy. Angkor Wat is one of Southeast Asia's most important archaeological sites, located in the northern province of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Covering an area of about 400 square kilometers, Angkor Wat holds the Guinness World Record for being the world's largest religious site.


In this case, Angkor Wat has recently become the eighth wonder of the world. This is one of the places in the world that needs no introduction. Located in cambodia, Angkor Wat is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world. Angkor Wat in the heart of cambodia has become the eighth wonder of the world, surpassing Italy's Pompeii. More tourists visit Angkor Wat than Pompeii each year.


The Eighth Wonder of the World is an unofficial designation given to new buildings or projects or designs. Angkor Wat has usurped the site from Pompeii, Italy. Angkor Wat is one of the UNESCO World heritage Sites. It attracts millions of visitors from all over the world every year. It was originally built as a temple to the Hindu god Vishnu. Later became the main temple of Buddhism.


Angkor means eight-armed Vishnu. Built in the 12th century by king Suryavarman II. The transition from hinduism to buddhism can be seen in the temple walls and sculptures.


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