fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks agoA visual guide to the historical maps and temples at the heart of the Thailand-Cambodia conflict
Thailand and Cambodia have been locked in a border dispute for more than a century, which exploded again in the summer of 2025. Peace efforts have had mixed results and fighting continues. A historical dispute over lines drawn on colonial maps is often used as a pretext for simmering nationalism. The two countries have had what one historian called a sibling rivalry for decades, fanned by competing claims to the region's rich cultural heritage, including ancient temples in disputed areas.
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