Buddhist monks stroll through Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Angkor was once the seat of the Khmer Empire. The ruins of the Siem Reap, known as the Great Gate to Angkor, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular tourist destination.
The Most Influential Places in History
They are buildings, cities and natural wonders. They house the heights of cultural achievement and offer backdrops for our best ideas. Asked to name the most influential place in history, previous and present TIME 100 honorees reflect on locations that have seen and in some cases helped bring about some of the most transformative moments in human experience.
Angkor, Cambodia