Preah Vihear Temple

Preah Vihear Temple 

Preah Vihear Temple located in the Preah Vihear Province, in the northern part of Cambodia.

Preah Vihear Temple Latest News

Recently, India called for the protection of Preah Vihear Temple in the midst of ongoing Thailand-Cambodia border clashes. 

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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. 
• 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. 
• Unlike other structures of this kind, the gopuras here are connected by a long path and topped with multi-tiered platforms. 
• Some of these gopuras have stone roofs, while others have wooden roofs.

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