UNESCO World Heritage Sites
CITY FOCUS | PHNOM PENH
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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Aside from a capital which facilitates the export of delicacies , taking advantage of Cambodia ’ s natural landscape and agricultural opportunities , the country is also home to prominent UNESCO world heritage sites . These include Angkor Wat , also known as the ‘ PHNOM PENH of Temples ’, which takes up over 162 hectares and includes a Buddhist temple . Another recognised site is the Preah Vihear Temple , located in the Dangrek Mountains . Cambodia ’ s most recently recognized UNESCO site , having obtained its status in 2017 , is the Temple Zone of Sambor Prei Kuk , which is a former royal sanctuary but now taking the form of a ruined temple featuring stone statues , towers , ponds and reservoirs .
NOVEMBER 2018