What other meaning might the temple have for Cambodians today beyond its status as a Buddhist pilgrimage site?
Many Cambodians visit the temple today not only because of its status as a sacred Buddhist site, but also because Angkor Wat is seen as an important historical site. It is no coincidence that every Cambodian flag since the country gained independence from France in 1953 has had the silhouette of Angkor’s towers at its center. An example of the current Cambodian flag is accessible through the EDSITEment reviewed web resource Internet Public Library.
