Preah Vihear Temple Damage Report: 562 Structures Affected, 65,738 Stone Pieces Recovered

PHNOM PENH — Sept. 16, 2026: A report by the Department of Conservation and Archaeology of the National Authority for Preah Vihear has recorded damage to 562 locations at the Preah Vihear temple complex.

According to the report, 142 locations were damaged in attacks in July 2025, while 420 locations were damaged during armed incursions by the Thai military in December 2025. The damage spans from the First to the Fifth Gopura, as well as the causeway and ancient stairways.

In the first phase of recovery work, teams collected 65,738 stone pieces, placed in 2,607 bags. Of these, 29,186 pieces are carved stone and 36,552 are uncarved stone.

Officials noted that the figure covers only 170 of 270 Grids, with 100 Grids still to be collected, meaning the recovery work is not yet complete.

Source: Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC)

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Reported by The Khmer Today