Historic sites in Cambodia
From prehistoric hunter gatherers to the great Khmer Empire, French colonialisation to independence and through to the rule of the Khmer Rouge, Historic Sites in Cambodia reveal a diverse story which has shaped this nation.
If you’re looking to explore Historic Sites in Cambodia and the surrounding area, our interactive map above shows a selection of the sites to see, or you can navigate further by using the links below.
You can plan some great things to see on your trips by browsing our selection of Historic Sites in Cambodia. Once you’ve explored the Historic Sites in Cambodia you can use our itinerary planner tool to plan out your trip and then print off a free pocket guidebook.
We are continuing to add to our database of historic sites and it’s growing all the time, but we may not cover them all. So, if you know of other Historic Sites in Cambodia, you can always add them to Historvius now by visiting our upload page.
Historical sites in Cambodia : Site Index
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Angkor Wat
Arguably the most famous of the historic sites in Cambodia, Angkor Wat is an incredible, vast 12th century temple and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Choeung Ek Killing Fields
The Choeung Ek Killing Fields are among the most harrowing of historic places in Cambodia and one of the sites commemorating those murdered by the Khmer Rouge.
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Preah Vihear Temple
The Preah Vihear Temple is Hindu temple built by the Khmer Kings on the border with Thailand.
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Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
A former Khmer Rouge prison and one of the historical sites of Cambodia’s city of Phnom Penh, The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum now tells the story of its past.
