Angkor Thom (; literally: "Great City"), located in present-day
Cambodia, was the last and most enduring capital city of the
Khmer empire. It was established in the late twelfth century by King
Jayavarman VII. It covers an area of 9 km², within which are located several monuments from earlier eras as well as those established by Jayavarman and his successors. At the centre of the city is Jayavarman's state temple, the
Bayon, with the other major sites clustered around the Victory Square immediately to the north.