what is angkor wat, located in present-day cambodia?
Angkor Wat UNESCO World Heritage site near Siem Reap 0. Angkor Wat is the most famous ancient temple site in Cambodia, and visiting the ancient Angkorian temples is the reason most visitors come to Cambodia, and to Siem Reap. With its five lotus-like towers rising 65 meters into the sky, it is truly a monumental, and awe inspiring sight.