柏威夏寺遭战火破坏 800米古迹受损严重

**Preah Vihear Temple: The Aftermath of the Destruction PREAH VIHEAR - Cambodianess saw first-hand the damages that Preah Vihear temple experienced during the 2025 Cambodia-Thailand border clashes. Preah Vihear, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008, sustained extensive damage across nearly all areas, from the first to the fifth gopura and the ancient staircase, stretching over a distance of approximately 800 meters. Walls, ancient stone pathways and previously restored architectural structures were all affected. Stone fragments lay scattered across the ground, with many pieces shattered into small bits, as if the sandstone had crumbled into sand. About 70,000 broken stone pieces have been collected after the clashes, all have been catalogued for restoration. Bomb craters, both large and small, were still visible across the temple complex. Officials from the Cambodian Mine Action Authority have been working to determine the types of weapons used by the Thai military as well as the locations where the munitions landed. Almost 1,600 artillery shells were bombarded by the Thai armed forces onto Preah Vihear temple, accounting for 501 directions of fire. According to the National Authority of Preah Vihear, a total of 562 areas of damage have been reported all across the temple. These include structural deformation, surface damage, projectile damage, and loss of architectural ornament. Local officials said the destruction is so severe that conservation and restoration efforts face major challenges. It remains unclear when restoration can resume, given the extent of the damage and ongoing security concerns. Constructed in phases since the 9th century CE, Preah Vihear is one of the most important archaeological sites of Cambodia, standing over 600 meters above sea level on a prominent Dangrek mountain range. Watch on **[**YouTube**](https://youtu.be/qLrFriNv2O8?si=V1FpCAeeVVhWajGl) **Follow us on **[**Linktree**](https://linktr.ee/cambodianess)