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Preah Vihear: The History

Preah Vihear is a Khmer temple in the Preah Vihear province of Cambodia.  It is set in a spectacular location on a 525 meter cliff in the Dangrek Mountains, on the Thai border.  It provides a magnificent view of several kilometers across a plain. It is considered to be the best temple of the numerous temples constructed during the long duration of the Khmer Empire, and was the center of the empire’s spiritual life.

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Preah Vihear: The Dispute Over The Temple

This temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, the destroyer, has been in the midst of conflicts for the past many years.  It has been designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and rightly so.

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Preah Vihear Facts

The temple of Preah Vihear is located in a very controversial spot for two reasons.  One:  It is on the border of Cambodia and Thialand. Two: It is located on top of a 625 meter mountain, so it is very difficult to get to for the ordinary tourist.

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Preah Vihear holds the keys to understanding the Khmer culture

The construction of the Preah Vihear temple started in the late 9th century.  It was originally known as Sreysikharesvara, which means “the power of the mountain.”  It has always been a great importance to the Khmer culture because it was used as a place of worship.  It is also known as a sanctuary for study and reflection on the heavens and earth, along with divinity of Shiva.  It is the ultimate sacred temple for the Khmer culture.

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