Cambodia rejects Thailand’s heritage registration of K’nar Temple
The registration adds to a dispute over ownership of the temple and surrounding land.
Wednesday 4 November · 06:02 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- Cambodia rejected Thailand’s registration of K’nar Temple under Thai law, saying the site is in Cambodian sovereign territory. [1] [1]
- Thailand’s culture minister said K’nar Temple and Khmer antiquities removed from it and Ta Krabei Temple were registered as historic sites. [1] [1]
- Cambodia says K’nar Temple is in Oddar Meanchey Province and is included in the country’s national heritage inventory. [1] [1]
What happened
Cambodia rejected Thailand’s registration of K’nar Temple as a historic site under Thai law. Cambodia’s culture ministry said the temple is in Cambodian territory and accused Thailand of taking unilateral steps regarding temples its armed forces occupy. Thailand’s culture minister said K’nar Temple and Khmer antiquities taken from it and Ta Krabei Temple had been registered in Thailand.
Why it matters
The competing claims concern control of a Khmer temple and the land around it. The source describes an ongoing dispute but gives no new agreement or change in control.
Background
K’nar Temple is in Trapeang Tung village, Oddar Meanchey Province, and is listed in Cambodia’s national heritage inventory. Cambodia’s culture ministry says it was built in the late 10th century by King Jayavarman IV and is part of the ancient Khmer heritage of the Dangrek Mountains.
Key terms
- Heritage inventory
- An official record of places or objects considered culturally important.
- Sovereign territory
- Land under the authority of a state.
- Unilateral action
- A decision or step taken by one side without agreement from the other.
Sources (1)
[1] Cambodianess Cambodia Rejects Thailand’s Claim to K’nar Temple Through Heritage Registration 29 Oct Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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