Angkor Wat ( Angkor Vat) was
built for King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state
temple and capital city. It is the largest and best-preserved temple at
Angkor and 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 classical style of
Khmer architecture and has become a symbol of Cambodia appearing on the
national flag. Angkor Wat is the country's prime attraction for
visitors.