Angkor

country. Cambodia

year of inscription. 1992

criteria. Cultural

The Angkor WHS is located in the province of Siem Reap. It is the site of the remains of various capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century CE. Over the whole area, there are numerous temples of various sizes, irrigation systems, and transport routes. Some of its more famous monuments include: Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, and Ta Prohm. Altogether, this archaeological site is evidence of the high level of development of the Khmer Empire.

Temple of Preah Vihear

country. Cambodia

year of inscription. 2008

criteria. Cultural

The Temple of Preah Vihear is a Khmer-era Shaivite temple located in Preah Vihear province. The history of the site as a religious place dates back to the 9th century CE, while the temple complex was constructed in the 11th century CE. The complex is centred along a 800m-long axis and composed of various sanctuaries linked by a system of paths and stairs.

Temple Zone of Sambor Prei Kuk, Archaeological Site of Ancient Ishanapura

country. Cambodia

year of inscription. 2017

criteria. Cultural

This WHS, located in the province of Kampong Thom, is the location of Ishanapura, the capital of the Chenla Empire, which saw its golden age in the late 6th – early 7th century CE. On this site are the ruins of hundreds of temples, many of which have a distinct pre-Angkor architectural and artistic style.