Cambodia

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UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.

• Angkor

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  Angkor Wat is a Vaishnava Hindu and Theravada Buddhist temple complex in Siem Reap, Cambodia, and the largest religious complex in the world. Located on a site measuring 162.6 hectares within the ancient capital of Angkor, it was constructed between 1113 and 1150 CE during the reign of the Khmer king Suryavarman II as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu. From the late 13th century onward, the complex was gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple and has remained an active center of Buddhist worship for centuries. Angkor Wat is noted for its monumental scale, extensive bas-reliefs, and architectural unity characteristics of Khmer architecture. Unlike most Angkorian temples, it is oriented toward the west. It is a symbol of Cambodia and appears on the Cambodian national flag.

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• Temple of Preah Vihear

  2008Cultural

  Preah Vihear is an ancient edifice built by the Khmer Empire as a Hindu temple on top of a 525-metre (1,722 ft) cliff in the Dângrêk Mountains, in Cambodia. Over time, it became a Buddhist temple.

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• Koh Ker: Archaeological Site of Ancient Lingapura or Chok Gargyar

  2023Cultural

  

  Koh Ker is a remote archaeological site in northern Cambodia about 120 kilometres (75 mi) away from Siem Reap and the ancient site of Angkor. It is a jungle filled region that is sparsely populated. More than 180 sanctuaries were found in a protected area of 81 square kilometres (31 sq mi). Only about two dozen monuments can be visited by tourists because most of the sanctuaries are hidden in the forest and the whole area is not fully demined.

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• Temple Zone of Sambor Prei Kuk, Archaeological Site of Ancient Ishanapura

  2017Cultural

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  Sambor Prei Kuk (Isanapura) is an archaeological site in Cambodia located in Kampong Thom Province, 30 km (19 mi) north of Kampong Thom, the provincial capital, 176 km (109 mi) east of Angkor and 206 km (128 mi) north of Phnom Penh. The now ruined complex dates back to the Pre-Angkorian Chenla Kingdom, established by king Isanavarman I as central royal sanctuary and capital, known then as "Isanapura". In 2017, Sambor Prei Kuk was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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• Cambodian Memorial Sites: From centres of repression to places of peace and reflection

  2025Cultural

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  The Cambodian Memorial Sites: From centres of repression to places of peace and reflection is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which consists of the former M-13 prison, the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Choeung Ek Genocidal Center. These sites have been preserved and memorialized since the fall of the Khmer Rouge regime. They stand as testimony to the horrors carried out by the communist Khmer Rouge from 1975 to 1979. Formerly sites of mass detention, torture, and execution, these locations have been transformed into profound spaces of remembrance and learning. Today, they serve as solemn memorials to one of the 20th century’s most tragic genocides and offer opportunities for reflection, healing, and the pursuit of peace. UNESCO’s recognition of these memorials represents a significant step in safeguarding Cambodia’s painful history, paying tribute to the resilience of its people, and r

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