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Clashes Damage UNESCO Temple, Over 100 Dead in Cambodia

3/24/2026

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The Preah Vihear temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been severely damaged by clashes between Cambodia and Thailand.
The fighting has resulted in over 100 deaths and displacement of hundreds of thousands.
Cambodian officials report extensive temple damage, with parts at risk of collapse.
A ceasefire has held since December, but unexploded ordnance and restoration safety remain concerns.

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The Preah Vihear temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been severely damaged by clashes between Cambodia and Thailand.
The fighting has resulted in over 100 deaths and displacement of hundreds of thousands.
Cambodian officials report extensive temple damage, with parts at risk of collapse.
A ceasefire has held since December, but unexploded ordnance and restoration safety remain concerns.