📜 Ancient Hindu temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. 🔍 Built by the Khmer Empire on a 525-meter (1,722 ft) cliff in the Dângrêk Mountains. # Why Go ⛰️ Spectacular clifftop setting with panoramic views 🏛️ Impressive Khmer architecture with elaborate details, dating from 9th-11th centuries 📜 Rich history as a key edifice of the Khmer Empire's spiritual life 🗺️ Explore its unique long north-south axis design with five gopuras 🎨 Admire the 'Churning of the Sea of Milk' pediment, a masterpiece # Why Avoid ⚠️ Thailand side often blocked, access mainly from Cambodia # Tips 🚗 Accessible from the Cambodian side 📍 Located 140 km from Angkor Wat and 418 km from Phnom Penh