Which historical site is at the centre of the territorial dispute between Thailand and Cambodia that led to clashes in July 2025?

A. Angkor Wat A.

B. Prasat Ta Muen Thom B.

C. Preah Vihear Temple C.

D. Bayon Temple D.

The dispute between Thailand and Cambodia in July 2025 centred around the ancient Preah Vihear Temple, an 11th-century Hindu temple located atop the Dângrêk Mountains on their shared border.
The temple was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008 under Cambodia’s nomination, which reignited longstanding sovereignty claims by Thailand.
Despite a 1962 ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that awarded the temple site to Cambodia, ambiguity remains over the surrounding territory and border markers, which fuels recurring tensions.
In late July 2025, armed clashes erupted near the temple area and along other disputed temple sites such as Prasat Ta Muen Thom, with both countries accusing the other of provocations, land-mine laying and heavy weapon use.
The temple thus serves as both a cultural heritage site and a flashpoint for national pride and territorial claims, making it a recurring locus for border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.

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