Preah Vihear Temple damaged in Thai-Cambodia conflict; India urges restraint

• India expressed concern over damage to the UNESCO World Heritage site Preah Vihear Temple amidst the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict.
• The ancient Preah Vihear Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, has been damaged due to the renewed border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia.
• The over 1000-year-old Preah Vihear Temple is an excellent example of Khmer Empire art and engineering, featuring Dravidian architectural influences.
• India appealed to both Thailand and Cambodia to exercise restraint, implement a ceasefire, and protect the shared cultural heritage of the Preah Vihear Temple.

Why It Matters: Damage to Preah Vihear Temple highlights conflict's threat to global heritage.