Preah Vihear Temple Suffers Extensive Damage from 2025 Clashes; UN Report Officially Published
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Preah Vihear Temple Suffers Extensive Damage from 2025 Clashes; UN Report Officially Published

A joint report by UNESCO's World Heritage Centre (WHC) and ICOMOS has officially documented extensive damage to the Preah Vihear Temple, a World Heritage site, caused by armed clashes in 2025. The report highlights significant impacts on the temple's integrity and Outstanding Universal Value (OUV), calling for urgent conservation measures.

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  • Preah Vihear Temple Suffers Unprecedented Damage, UNESCO Report Reveals

    Cambodia's Preah Vihear Temple, a World Heritage site, has sustained unprecedented damage from armed clashes in 2025, threatening its Outstanding Universal Value, according to a joint UNESCO-ICOMOS report. The temple structures, infrastructure, and tourism facilities have been affected, necessitating urgent conservation measures.