Preah Vihear Temple(01 of31)
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Preah Vihear Temple(02 of31)
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Preah Vihear 26-01-2005 10-15-26(03 of31)
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Preah Vihear 26-01-2005 09-53-21(04 of31)
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Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artllery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(06 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 9: A Cambodian solider stands guard along the grounds of the ancient Preah Vihear temple February 9, 2011 in Preah Vihear province, Cambodia. Thousands of refugees were moved 80 km away from the Preah Vihear temple as tensions remain high on both sides of the border. The 11th century Hindu temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been the subject of a lengthy dispute between the two countries over ownership of the 4.6-sq-km contested area. Currently there is there is an uneasy pause to the fighting, but no official ceasefire in place. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artllery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(07 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 9: A Cambodian solider plays with his mobile phone while relaxing on the ancient Preah Vihear temple where a military camp has been set up February 9, 2011 in Preah Vihear province, Cambodia. Thousands of refugees were moved 80 km away from the Preah Vihear temple as tensions remain high on both sides of the border. The 11th century Hindu temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been the subject of a lengthy dispute between the two countries over ownership of the 4.6-sq-km contested area. Currently there is there is an uneasy pause to the fighting, but no official ceasefire in place. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artllery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(08 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 9: A Cambodian solider looks across at the Thai border from the ancient Preah Vihear temple where a military camp has been set up February 9, 2011 in Preah Vihear province, Cambodia. Thousands of refugees were moved 80 km away from the Preah Vihear temple as tensions remain high on both sides of the border. The 11th century Hindu temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been the subject of a lengthy dispute between the two countries over ownership of the 4.6-sq-km contested area. Currently there is there is an uneasy pause to the fighting, but no official ceasefire in place. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artllery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(09 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 9: A Cambodian solider rests inside the ancient Preah Vihear temple where a military camp has been set up February 9, 2011 in Preah Vihear province, Cambodia. Thousands of refugees were moved 80 km away from the Preah Vihear temple as tensions remain high on both sides of the border. The 11th century Hindu temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been the subject of a lengthy dispute between the two countries over ownership of the 4.6-sq-km contested area. Currently there is there is an uneasy pause to the fighting, but no official ceasefire in place. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artllery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(10 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 9: A Cambodian solider and a monk walk along the ancient Preah Vihear temple looking toward the Thai border February 9, 2011 in Preah Vihear province, Cambodia. Thousands of refugees were moved 80 km away from the Preah Vihear temple as tensions remain high on both sides of the border. The 11th century Hindu temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been the subject of a lengthy dispute between the two countries over ownership of the 4.6-sq-km contested area. Currently there is there is an uneasy pause to the fighting, but no official ceasefire in place. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artllery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(11 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 9: Cambodian soldiers rest on the ruins of the ancient Preah Vihear temple where a military camp has been set up February 9, 2011 in Preah Vihear province, Cambodia. Thousands of refugees were moved 80 km away from the Preah Vihear temple as tensions remain high on both sides of the border. The 11th century Hindu temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been the subject of a lengthy dispute between the two countries over ownership of the 4.6-sq-km contested area. Currently there is there is an uneasy pause to the fighting, but no official ceasefire in place. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artllery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(12 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 9: A Cambodian solider looks across at the Thai border from the ancient Preah Vihear temple where a military camp has been set up February 9, 2011 in Preah Vihear province, Cambodia. Thousands of refugees were moved 80 km away from the Preah Vihear temple as tensions remain high on both sides of the border. The 11th century Hindu temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been the subject of a lengthy dispute between the two countries over ownership of the 4.6-sq-km contested area. Currently there is there is an uneasy pause to the fighting, but no official ceasefire in place. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artllery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(13 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 9: A Cambodian monk prays in front of the ancient Preah Vihear temple where a military camp has been set up February 9, 2011 in Preah Vihear province, Cambodia. Thousands of refugees were moved 80 km away from the Preah Vihear temple as tensions remain high on both sides of the border. The 11th century Hindu temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been the subject of a lengthy dispute between the two countries over ownership of the 4.6-sq-km contested area. Currently there is there is an uneasy pause to the fighting, but no official ceasefire in place. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artllery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(14 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 9: A Cambodian monk looks out from inside the ancient Preah Vihear temple February 9, 2011 in Preah Vihear province, Cambodia. Six Cambodian monks who were living in a pagoda claimed by Thailand were attacked over the weekend. The monks are now taking shelter inside the ancient temple near the military for protection. Thousands of refugees were moved 80 km away from the Preah Vihear temple as tensions remain high on both sides of the border. The 11th century Hindu temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been the subject of a lengthy dispute between the two countries over ownership of the 4.6-sq-km contested area. Currently there is there is an uneasy pause to the fighting, but no official ceasefire in place. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artllery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(15 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 9: A Cambodian solider looks across at the Thai border from the ancient Preah Vihear temple where a military camp has been set up February 9, 2011 in Preah Vihear province, Cambodia. Thousands of refugees were moved 80 km away from the Preah Vihear temple as tensions remain high on both sides of the border. The 11th century Hindu temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been the subject of a lengthy dispute between the two countries over ownership of the 4.6-sq-km contested area. Currently there is there is an uneasy pause to the fighting, but no official ceasefire in place. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artllery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(16 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 9: Cambodian soliders looks across at the Thai border from the ancient Preah Vihear temple where a military camp has been set up February 9, 2011 in Preah Vihear province, Cambodia. Thousands of refugees were moved 80 km away from the Preah Vihear temple as tensions remain high on both sides of the border. The 11th century Hindu temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been the subject of a lengthy dispute between the two countries over ownership of the 4.6-sq-km contested area. Currently there is there is an uneasy pause to the fighting, but no official ceasefire in place. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artillery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(17 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 8: A Cambodian solider guards the grounds of the 11th-century Preah Vihear temple as tensions remain high on both sides of the border, on February 8, 2011 in Preah Vihear, Cambodia. Thousands of refugees have fled the area after clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops near the disputed World Heritage site. Presently there is no official ceasefire in place as the two countries contest ownership of the 4.6 sq-km area. The 900-year-old temple belongs to Cambodia following a 1962 World Court ruling but this remains disputed by many Thais. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/ Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artillery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(18 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 8: A Cambodian solider guards the grounds of the 11th-century Preah Vihear temple as tensions remain high on both sides of the border, on February 8, 2011 in Preah Vihear, Cambodia. Thousands of refugees have fled the area after clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops near the disputed World Heritage site. Presently there is no official ceasefire in place as the two countries contest ownership of the 4.6 sq-km area. The 900-year-old temple belongs to Cambodia following a 1962 World Court ruling but this remains disputed by many Thais. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/ Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artillery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(19 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 8: A Cambodian solider guards the grounds of the 11th-century Preah Vihear temple as tensions remain high on both sides of the border, on February 8, 2011 in Preah Vihear, Cambodia. Thousands of refugees have fled the area after clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops near the disputed World Heritage site. Presently there is no official ceasefire in place as the two countries contest ownership of the 4.6 sq-km area. The 900-year-old temple belongs to Cambodia following a 1962 World Court ruling but this remains disputed by many Thais. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/ Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artillery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(20 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 8: A Cambodian solider rests in the grounds of the 11th-century Preah Vihear temple as tensions remain high on both sides of the border, on February 8, 2011 in Preah Vihear, Cambodia. Thousands of refugees have fled the area after clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops near the disputed World Heritage site. Presently there is no official ceasefire in place as the two countries contest ownership of the 4.6 sq-km area. The 900-year-old temple belongs to Cambodia following a 1962 World Court ruling but this remains disputed by many Thais. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/ Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artillery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(21 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 8: A Cambodian monk looks out from inside the 11th century Preah Vihear temple on February 8, 2011 in Preah Vihear, Cambodia. Six Cambodian monks, living in a pagoda that was attacked by Thailand over the weekend, are now taking shelter inside the ancient temple near the military for protection. Thousands of refugees have fled the area after clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops near the disputed World Heritage site. Presently there is no official ceasefire in place as the two countries contest ownership of the 4.6 sq-km area. The 900-year-old temple belongs to Cambodia following a 1962 World Court ruling but this remains disputed by many Thais. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/ Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artillery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(22 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 8: A Cambodian monk looks out from inside the 11th century Preah Vihear temple on February 8, 2011 in Preah Vihear, Cambodia. Six Cambodian monks, living in a pagoda that was attacked by Thailand over the weekend, are now taking shelter inside the ancient temple near the military for protection. Thousands of refugees have fled the area after clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops near the disputed World Heritage site. Presently there is no official ceasefire in place as the two countries contest ownership of the 4.6 sq-km area. The 900-year-old temple belongs to Cambodia following a 1962 World Court ruling but this remains disputed by many Thais. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/ Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artillery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(23 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 8: A Cambodian monk looks out from inside the 11th century Preah Vihear temple on February 8, 2011 in Preah Vihear, Cambodia. Six Cambodian monks, living in a pagoda that was attacked by Thailand over the weekend, are now taking shelter inside the ancient temple near the military for protection. Thousands of refugees have fled the area after clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops near the disputed World Heritage site. Presently there is no official ceasefire in place as the two countries contest ownership of the 4.6 sq-km area. The 900-year-old temple belongs to Cambodia following a 1962 World Court ruling but this remains disputed by many Thais. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/ Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artillery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(24 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 8: A \'Danger\' sign warns visitors about a fragile structure within the grounds of the 11th-century Preah Vihear temple, on February 8, 2011 in Preah Vihear, Cambodia. Thousands of refugees have fled the area after clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops near the disputed World Heritage site. Presently there is no official ceasefire in place as the two countries contest ownership of the 4.6 sq-km area. The 900-year-old temple belongs to Cambodia following a 1962 World Court ruling but this remains disputed by many Thais. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/ Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artillery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(25 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 8: The blood from a Cambodian solider killed on Sunday is seen in the grounds of the 11th-century Preah Vihear temple as tensions remain high on both sides of the border, on February 8, 2011 in Preah Vihear, Cambodia. Thousands of refugees have fled the area after clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops near the disputed World Heritage site. Presently there is no official ceasefire in place as the two countries contest ownership of the 4.6 sq-km area. The 900-year-old temple belongs to Cambodia following a 1962 World Court ruling but this remains disputed by many Thais. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/ Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artillery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(26 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 8: Damage caused by the recent Thai attack to the 11th-century Preah Vihear temple, on February 8, 2011 in Preah Vihear, Cambodia. Thousands of refugees have fled the area after clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops near the disputed World Heritage site. Presently there is no official ceasefire in place as the two countries contest ownership of the 4.6 sq-km area. The 900-year-old temple belongs to Cambodia following a 1962 World Court ruling but this remains disputed by many Thais. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/ Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artillery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(27 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 8: A Cambodian monk takes shelter inside the 11th century Preah Vihear temple on February 8, 2011 in Preah Vihear, Cambodia. Six Cambodian monks, living in a pagoda that was attacked by Thailand over the weekend, are now taking shelter inside the ancient temple near the military for protection. Thousands of refugees have fled the area after clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops near the disputed World Heritage site. Presently there is no official ceasefire in place as the two countries contest ownership of the 4.6 sq-km area. The 900-year-old temple belongs to Cambodia following a 1962 World Court ruling but this remains disputed by many Thais. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/ Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artillery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(28 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 8: Cambodian soliders head towards the 11th-century Preah Vihear temple as tensions remain high on both sides of the border, on February 8, 2011 in Preah Vihear, Cambodia. Thousands of refugees have fled the area after clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops near the disputed World Heritage site. Presently there is no official ceasefire in place as the two countries contest ownership of the 4.6 sq-km area. The 900-year-old temple belongs to Cambodia following a 1962 World Court ruling but this remains disputed by many Thais. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/ Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artillery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(29 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 8: A Cambodian monk looks out from inside the 11th century Preah Vihear temple on February 8, 2011 in Preah Vihear, Cambodia. Six Cambodian monks, living in a pagoda that was attacked by Thailand over the weekend, are now taking shelter inside the ancient temple near the military for protection. Thousands of refugees have fled the area after clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops near the disputed World Heritage site. Presently there is no official ceasefire in place as the two countries contest ownership of the 4.6 sq-km area. The 900-year-old temple belongs to Cambodia following a 1962 World Court ruling but this remains disputed by many Thais. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/ Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artillery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(30 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 8: A Cambodian solider rests in the grounds of the 11th-century Preah Vihear temple as tensions remain high on both sides of the border, on February 8, 2011 in Preah Vihear, Cambodia. Thousands of refugees have fled the area after clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops near the disputed World Heritage site. Presently there is no official ceasefire in place as the two countries contest ownership of the 4.6 sq-km area. The 900-year-old temple belongs to Cambodia following a 1962 World Court ruling but this remains disputed by many Thais. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/ Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Thailand And Cambodia Exchange Artillery Fire Over Disputed Temple Site(31 of31)
Open Image ModalPREAH VIHEAR, CAMBODIA - FEBRUARY 8: A Cambodian monk takes shelter inside the 11th century Preah Vihear temple on February 8, 2011 in Preah Vihear, Cambodia. Six Cambodian monks, living in a pagoda that was attacked by Thailand over the weekend, are now taking shelter inside the ancient temple near the military for protection. Thousands of refugees have fled the area after clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops near the disputed World Heritage site. Presently there is no official ceasefire in place as the two countries contest ownership of the 4.6 sq-km area. The 900-year-old temple belongs to Cambodia following a 1962 World Court ruling but this remains disputed by many Thais. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/ Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)