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To which god was Angkor Wat originally dedicated?
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Angkor Wat was built in the 12th century under the Khmer King Suryavarman II. Unlike many other major Khmer temples, Angkor Wat was originally dedicated to Vishnu, one of the most important deities in Hinduism. The complex also served as the state temple of Suryavarman II. Angkor Wat later developed into a Buddhist sanctuary and is still used religiously today.
Angkor Wat was originally dedicated to Vishnu and later developed into a Buddhist sanctuary.
