evidence: Nestled in the lush Dongrek Mountains along the Cambodia-Thailand border sits the majestic Preah Vihear Temple, one of Cambodia’s most awe-inspiring ancient sites. Constructed in the early 9th century under King Yasovarman I, Preah Vihear has undergone centuries of expansion and remodeling, culminating in its current form as a stunning Khmer architectural masterpiece. [...] Preah Vihear’s location right on the border between Cambodia and Thailand has also made it the center of political disputes over the centuries. Thailand occupied the temple in the 1950s, leading to a bitter legal battle with Cambodia over ownership. In 1962, the International Court of Justice awarded sovereignty of Preah Vihear to Cambodia, cementing its status as a proudly Cambodian national symbol. [...] Due to Preah Vihear’s remote cliff-top location, getting to the temple takes some effort but is well worth it. Most visitors access the temple from Thailand, crossing the border from the Thai town of Kantharalak. From there, it’s a short tuk-tuk ride to the base of the stairs leading up to Preah Vihear.