Angkor Wat is so revered in Cambodia that an image of it appears on the country’s flag. Photo by Ken Donohue The crowd was now several rows deep.

Scientists have discovered the secret that allowed Angkor Wat, a famous 1,000 year old temple complex in Cambodia, to be constructed far faster than should have been possible – canals.

The real Angkor Wat temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia. A Hindu trust in India has started a 10-year project to build a taller replica of Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple on the banks of the holy Ganges river.

PATNA, India (AP) — A replica of Cambodia's iconic 12th century Angkor Wat temple is being built on the banks of the Ganges River in eastern India. The Mahavir Mandir Trust says its $20 million ...