evidence: "The Preah Vihear temple is a masterpiece of Khmer creative genius, a unique testimony to the cultural tradition of civilisation and the most outstanding architectural feat of an ancient technological ensemble, with a landscape illustrating a significant stage in human history," said Chuch Phoeun, secretary of state at the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts. [...] "The PreahVihear temple was dedicated to Shiva, the God of the Brahman religion, but it was not cut off from Buddhism because most of the kings who helped build this temple understood Buddhism," Phoeun said. [...] Preah Vihear temple is located in Preah Vihear province near the border with Thailand. It is a two hour drive from Siem Reap.