Angkor Wat, YouTube and Cambodia

5 pictures of Cambodia’s Angkor Wat Temple that will leave you speechless!
Angkor Wat is among the most stunning religious monuments in the world located in Cambodia. The temple is noted for its grand size and architectural beauty as it covers an area of over 162 hectares. The temple was built in the early 12th century during the Khmer Empire,
YouTubers causing monkeys to attack tourists at Cambodia's Angkor Wat
Wild monkeys egged on by YouTubers have been rampaging at Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat complex, attacking tourists, wrecking temple stonework and damaging information boards, officials said Wednesday.
Are YouTubers making Angkor Wat dangerous for tourists?
Angkor Wat, the UNESCO world heritage site in Cambodia is facing an unexpected threat from YouTubers. In a bid to create viral content, some creators have been feeding and provoking the temple’s resident monkeys.
Why are monkeys attacking tourists at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat? What we know so far
Wild macaques at Cambodia's Angkor Wat have become aggressive due to being fed by YouTubers making viral videos. These actions have led to attacks on tourists and damage to the temple's ancient structures.
Tourists visit Angkor Wat Temple at UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park in Cambodia
Tourists visit the Angkor Wat Temple at the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, Jan. 29, 2025. (Photo by Sao Khuth/Xinhua) Tourists visit the Angkor Wat Temple at the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, Jan. 29, 2025. (Photo by Sao Khuth/Xinhua)
Cambodian authorities warn tourists of increasing monkey aggression at Angkor Wat
The authorities have urged the public to avoid feeding or interacting with the animals. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Monkeys attack tourists at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, egged on by YouTubers, officials say
At Angkor Wat and other temple ruins nearby, macaque monkeys fed by YouTubers creating videos are stealing visitors’ food and injuring them.
Monkeys egged on by YouTubers attack tourists and wreck temple stonework at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat
The agency that runs the UNESCO-listed site warned visitors to steer clear of the growing gangs of "aggressive" macaques that live around the sprawling complex of ruins and have been biting tourists.
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Cambodian bronze masterpiece West Mebon Vishnu undergoes restoration in France
The West Mebon Vishnu, one of the largest bronzes found at Cambodia's Angkor archaeological site, is being restored at ...
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Cambodia’s Angkor Archaeological Park Goes Self-Serve
The Angkor Archaeological Park - a symbol of Cambodia's cultural heritage, is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and ...
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Archaeologists restoring gallery at temple in Cambodia's Angkor Park
PHNOM PENH, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Archaeologists have been restoring the third gallery at the west side of Ta Prohm temple in the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park in northwest Cambodia, an APSARA ...
Cambodia's Angkor Wat visitor facilities reopen following South Korea-led renovation
SEOUL: South Korea's heritage authorities announced Friday (Jan 31) that a section of the visitor facilities at Cambodia's ...