Ancient Khmer temples scarred by Thailand-Cambodia conflict

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 21, 2026 at 09:26 PM

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Recent fighting between Thailand and Cambodia, stemming from long-standing territorial disputes, has damaged or destroyed ancient Khmer temples located along their shared border. The conflict zone is heavily militarized and largely inaccessible. In January 2026, Al Jazeera reported that journalist Tony Cheng was taken to the area by the Thai military to document the damage. The temples, significant historical and cultural sites, have become casualties of the ongoing conflict between the two nations. The fighting highlights the vulnerability of cultural heritage in areas of armed conflict.

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Al Jazeera 50% Tony Cheng 60% Ancient Khmer temples ×270% Thai military 70% Thailand-Cambodia conflict 80% Thailand-Cambodia border 80% Cambodia ×290% Thailand ×290%

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thailand-cambodia conflict 90% khmer temples 90% territorial claims 70% ancient temples 70% border conflict 60% militarized zone 50% cultural heritage 40%