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Cambodia UNESCO has registered 3 sites on the World Heritage list and 8 on the tentative list.
Some places are so interesting that it’s relevant to keep them for future generations. This is why UNESCO has built a list of crucial classified properties in which superb places stand out for their aesthetic, natural, artistic, or cultural significance.
More than a thousand places are registered as Unesco’s World Heritage worldwide. Due to my interest in visiting World Heritage sites, I compiled the UNESCO list in Cambodia and the corresponding map.
Cambodia UNESCO list
- Angkor
- Temple of Preah Vihear
- Temple Zone of Sambor Prei Kuk, Archaeological Site of Ancient Ishanapura
Cambodia UNESCO Map
Click on the blue pins to view more relevant information about each World Heritage site in Cambodia.
Description
- Angkor: The ancient city of Angkor, located in present-day Cambodia, was the capital of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th centuries. The site is known for its elaborate temples, including the famous Angkor Wat.
- Temple of Preah Vihear: A Hindu temple in Cambodia, the Temple of Preah Vihear is situated atop a cliff on the border between Thailand and Cambodia. It was built during the Khmer Empire in the 11th century and is known for its unique architectural style.
- Temple Zone of Sambor Prei Kuk, Archaeological Site of Ancient Ishanapura: Located in Cambodia, this archaeological site contains the remains of the capital of the Chenla Empire, which ruled over the region from the 6th to the 9th centuries. The site includes several impressive temples, palaces, and other structures.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Cambodia have protected places for their cultural and natural importance.
Sites on the Tentative List
- The Site of Angkor Borei and Phnom Da
- The Archeological complex of Banteay Chhmar
- Beng Malea Temple
- Koh Ker: Archeological site of Ancient Lingapura Or Chok Gargyar
- Ancient City of Ondong
- Phnom Kulen: Archeological Site/Ancient Site of Mahendraparvata
- Former M-13 prison/ Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (former S-21)/ Choeung Ek Genocidal Centre (former Execution Site of S-21)
- The ancient complex of Preah Khan Kompong Svay
