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Which one of these 10 Facts About Angkor Wat is not true?
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1. Location – Angkor Wat is located in Siem Reap in Cambodia
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2. The Largest – Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world, it covers an area of over 1,500 square meters, or 400 acres
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3. Construction – Angkor Wat was constructed, during the reign of the Khmer King Suryavarman II, in the first half of the 12th century
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4. Religion – Originally constructed under the Hindu religion, Angkor Wat gradually transformed into the Buddhist religion towards the end of the 12th century
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5. Orientation – Like most Khmer temples, Angkor Wat is orientated to the east
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6. The Morning Sun – The Angkor Wat temple's main tower aligns to the morning sun of the Spring Equinox
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7. The Cambodian Flag – Since the middle of the 19th century, the Cambodian flag has featured an image of Angkor Wat
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8. Angkor Beer – There are two Cambodian beers named after Angkor Wat, a lager called Angkor Beer, and a stout called Angkor Extra Stout
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9. Dress Code – Being a sacred place, visitors to Angkor Wat must still ensure knees and shoulders are covered at all times
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10. UNESCO World Heritage Site – In 1992 Angkor Wat was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Unlike most Khmer temples, Angkor Wat is orientated to the west, instead of the east
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Unlike most Khmer temples, Angkor Wat is orientated to the west, instead of the east
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