Apsara at Angkor Wat inner gallery, the orange drape of a buddha is visible through the pillars to the right.

Angkor Wat was built by Suryavarman II in the early 12th Century CE as his state temple and capital city. It was first a hindu temple, then a buddhist one, and is the best known example of Khmer architecture. The temple has been extensively restored and rebuilt, using the original materials.