Tourists are turning the sacred Angkor Wat site into a backdrop for their TikTok videos, running wildly through the ancient complex and drawing the ire of conservationists.
German conservationist Hans Leisen raised concerns about the rising number of visitors sprinting through Angkor Wat, stressing that they risk damaging the fragile 900-year-old carvings with their reckless behavior.
The trend of sprinting through Angkor Wat for social media clicks is trivializing the sacred nature of the site, transforming a world heritage area into a viral playground.
While some original articles, like 'Running among the ruins,' depicted respectful visits, current trends risk overshadowing cultural significance for the sake of viral content.
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