?????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????? Name: Prasat Preah Vihear ??????????????? Creators: Khmer King Yasovarman I & Jayavarman I & Javarman II Build dated: Late 9th & 11th-12th centuries Dedicated to: Hindu Shiva God Architecture: Banteay Srei style & Others Location:? On the top of Dangrek Mountain at Preah Vihear Province, Cambodia Since July 07, 2008, this magnificent Khmer temple belongs to the world heritage. whc.unesco.org Situated on the edge of a plateau that dominates the plain of Cambodia, the buildings that make up the sanctuary are dedicated to Shiva. The temple dates back to the first half of the 11th century AD. Nevertheless, its complex history can be traced to the 9th century, when the hermitage was founded. This site is particularly well-preserved, mainly due to its remote location near the border with Thailand. The site is exceptional for three reasons: its natural situation on a promontory, with sheer cliffs overlooking a vast plain and mountain range; the quality of its architecture adapted to the natural environment and religious function of the temple; and, finally, the exceptional quality of the carved stone ornamentation of the temple.

