🏛️ Temple of Preah Vihear
Clifftop Khmer sanctuary in the Dângrêk Mountains
The Temple of Preah Vihear, perched dramatically atop a cliff in the Dângrêk Mountains, is an architectural masterpiece and a revered spiritual site. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it stands as a testament to the ingenuity and artistry of the Khmer Empire, which dominated Southeast Asia from the 9th to the 15th centuries.
📌 Fast Facts
- Constructed between the 9th and 11th centuries during the Khmer Empire
- Dedicated to Shiva; stretches over 800 metres along a north-south axis
- Located atop the Dângrêk Mountains on the Cambodia-Thailand border
- UNESCO World Heritage Site; subject of 1962 International Court of Justice ruling favoring Cambodia
The Temple of Preah Vihear stands atop a dramatic cliff in the Dângrêk Mountains, representing one of the ...