TRAVEL | Temple of Preah Vihear

The Preah Vihear temple (meaning sacred temple in Khmer) is situated on the edge of a plateau, on a 525-metre cliff that dominates the plain of Cambodia. Dated back to the 11th century AD, the temple is composed of a series of sanctuaries linked by pavements and staircases over a 800 metre long axis, showcasing outstanding Khmer architecture. The site is very well preserved, being in a remote location, on the Dangrek Mountains, border between Cambodia and its neighbor Thailand. It is unusual among Khmer temples in being constructed along a long north-south axis, rather than having the conventional rectangular plan with orientation toward the east.

In July 2008, the Preah Vihear was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.





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