
It has been three months since a ceasefire halted intense fighting between Cambodia and Thailand, but the impact is starkly visible at the Preah Vihear Temple. Built by the Khmer Empire and dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, the site stands atop a 525-metre cliff in the Dangrek Mountains, overlooking vast plains.
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, the temple has long been a cultural and spiritual landmark. Today, however, it is at risk.