Angkor Wat International Half Marathon, December 1, 2024
The famous Marathon has been taking place yearly since 1996. Angkor Wat is a UNESCO world heritage site in the North of Cambodia. It is the largest religious structure in the world. It stretches over some 400 square kilometers. It includes forested areas, the remains of several of the capitals of the Khmer Empire and the famous temple of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom.
Angkor Wat is a Hindu-Buddhist temple complex which resides within the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor, oriented to the West which is unusual. It was built by order of Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century and in the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. It was originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu for the Khmer Empire during the 12th century. For several centuries Angkor, was the centre of the Khmer Kingdom.
The Angkor Archaeological Park is very rich in medicinal plants, used by the local population for treatment of diseases. The plants are prepared and then brought to different temple sites for blessing by the gods.Angkor is one of the largest archaeological sites in operation in the world.
Angkor Wat International Half Marathon
The Marathon will be held on December 1st, 2024.
The half marathon serves another purpose too. Runners from all over the world participate to support a ban on the manufacture and inhumane use of antipersonnel mines. Entry fees and additional financial support foster independence among landmine victims by helping provide prosthetic limbs, social reintegration programs, and supporting other relevant and needed programs such as education and prevention of HIV / AIDS.
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