an accumulation of Khmer ruins in NW Cambodia, consisting mainly of (tôm), the capital of the ancient Khmer civilization, and including or , an ancient Khmer temple
See Angkor in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ăngˈkôr, -kōr)
A major archaeological site in northwest Cambodia and the capital of the Khmer empire from the 9th to the 15th century. The ruins include two important Hindu temple complexes, Angkor Wat (12th century) and Angkor Thom (13th century). The site has been extensively damaged by warfare.