Although the entire archialogical site is generally referred to as Angkor Wat the is the name of the main and grandest temple in the complex. With a moat over 2 miles long and central tower spires that rival the Taj Mahal! Supposedly there were once crocodiles in the moat as it was a defense mechanism but since kids swim in there I think they must be all gone ;P I have never seen a more magnificent building in my life. It is still a temple too! (though many are) with monks and daily offerings and prayers at the buddhas. The pools are not used and much of the site is in various states of repair and work to save and restore it but it was totally awe-inspiring none the less.
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