The 900-year-old Preah Vihear temple, a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, is perched on a 525 metre cliff in Cambodia's Dangrek mountains. Built under the Khmer Empire, it is a religious site for ...

Aerial photo taken on Sept. 19, 2019 shows the Preah Vihear Temple in Preah Vihear Province, Cambodia. (Photo by Chen Gang/Xinhua) PREAH VIHEAR, Cambodia, Sept. 28, 2019 (Xinhua) -- The Preah Vihear ...

A conflict has recently erupted between Thailand and Cambodia over a contested territory along their border, which both claim as their own. Both countries are disputing ownership of an ancient ...

Since 2021, a joint research team comprised of archaeologists from the Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC), geologists from France and the Ministry of Mines and Energy, and researchers from the Ministry ...

Follow this author to personalize your feed and get instant alerts. WHY FOLLOW? Update your preferences in Account Settings Cambodian Buddhist monks walk at Preah Vihear temple near the ...

The UNESCO-listed Preah Vihear Temple in northern Cambodia Photo: VCG The UNESCO-listed Preah Vihear Temple in northern Cambodia Photo: VCG China has been playing a crucial role in safeguarding and ...

The Asean Interim Observers Team investigates the scene of reported gunfire and mortar attacks near the Thai border, in Preah Vihear province. Both neighbouring nations have accused the other of ...

The water level of the Stung Sen river in Preah Vihear province has nearly reached an emergency point, prompting authorities to issue a warning of flash floods. Citing the provincial Department of ...

PHNOM PENH – Almost 90,000 tourists have visited Preah Vihear temple so far this year – an 87% increase on the first 11 months of 2011. Foreign tourist numbers increased by 147% from January to the ...

A Thai soldier was killed in clashes with Cambodian troops at the two countries' border early today, bringing the toll to three in the deadliest fighting between the neighbours in almost two years.

Photo taken on Sept. 19, 2019 shows the Preah Vihear Temple in Preah Vihear Province, Cambodia. The Preah Vihear Temple is located on the top of a cliff in the Dangrek Mountains in northern Cambodia.