Temple of Preah Vihear World Heritage Site

Official name

Temple of Preah Vihear | UNESCO

Country

Cambodia | Map

Continent

Asia

Location

14.3883° Lat, 104.6838° Lon | Map

Code

1224

Time Zone

Asia/Phnom_Penh (+07, +0700)

Current Time

Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 2008. Situated on the edge of a plateau that dominates the plain of Cambodia, the Temple of Preah Vihear is dedicated to Shiva. The Temple is composed of a series of sanctuaries linked by a system of pavements and staircases over an 800 metre long axis and dates back to the first half of the 11th century AD. Nevertheless, its complex history can be traced to the 9th century, when the hermitage was founded. This site is particularly well preserved, mainly due to its remote location. The site is exceptional for the quality of its architecture, which is adapted to the natural environment and the religious function of the temple, as well as for the exceptional quality of its carved stone ornamentation.