Preah Vihear Temple Latest News
Recently, India called for the protection of Preah Vihear Temple in the midst of ongoing Thailand-Cambodia border clashes.Â
About Preah Vihear Temple
- Location: It is a Hindu temple located in the Preah Vihear Province, in the northern part of Cambodia.
- It is situated atop a cliff on the Cambodia–Thailand border in the Dangrek Mountain range.
- It is dedicated to Lord Shiva.Â
- It was built during the period of the Khmer Empire, in the eleventh and twelfth centuries.
- It was built firstly by King Suryavarman I (1002-50) and then expanded upon by Suryavarman II (1113-50).
- It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Architecture of Preah Vihear Temple
- It is an outstanding masterpiece of Khmer architecture.
- The temple is composed of a series of sanctuaries linked by a system of pavements and staircases over an 800-metre-long axis.
- It features more than five successive gopuras.Â
- Unlike other structures of this kind, the gopuras here are connected by a long path and topped with multi-tiered platforms.Â
- Some of these gopuras have stone roofs, while others have wooden roofs.
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Preah Vihear Temple FAQs
Q1: Where is Preah Vihear Temple located?
Ans: Cambodia
Q2: Which mountain range is Preah Vihear Temple situated in?
Ans: Dangkrek Mountains
