65 m

Angkor Wat Central Temple (Current)

Scale anchored to a reviewed measurement

Uniform scaling uses one documented measurement; the visual contour is never deformed to fit a second axis.

Angkor Wat Central Temple (Current)

This object represents the currently preserved central temple-mountain of Angkor Wat, including its five towers and stepped galleries but excluding the moat, outer enclosure and long causeway. The central Bakan tower rises about 65 m above ground, providing the vertical scale anchor for the complete temple contour.

Dimensions

Height: 65 m

Quick facts

Central tower height: about 65 m
Construction period: early 12th century
Ruler: Suryavarman II
Principal towers: 5
Materials: sandstone and laterite

Angkor Wat Central Temple (Current) · Size infographic

Angkor Wat Central Temple (Current): Size infographic · Height 65 m

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Sources and measurementDimensions were cross-checked against independent sources before publication.44 References

Dimensions were cross-checked against independent sources before publication.

Measurement basis

The 65 m anchor runs from ground level to the summit of the central Bakan tower; the outer complex is excluded.

References