Press release: The state of damage to the sacred site of the temple of Preah Vihear

12 January 2026
Government
Arts / Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts / National government
Cambodia-Thailand border issues / Cultural Heritage / Preah Vihear Temple

On 12 January 2026, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts issued a press release on the state of damage to the sacred site of the temple of Preah Vihear.

The damage recorded from 24 to 28 July 2025 consists of 142 locations within the Preah Vihear Temple complex and 42 locations in the surrounding areas, including Keo Sikha Kiri Svara pagoda, public infrastructure, and the conservation office buildings of the National Authority for Preah Vihear.

 Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts

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