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.
Monkeys attack tourists at Angkor Wat
Wild monkeys egged on by YouTubers have been rampaging at Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat complex, attacking tourists, wrecking temple stonework and
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.
The Phnom Penh Post2d
Animal rights groups concerned about Angkor human-monkey interactions
According to Action for Primates, a UK-based advocacy group for non-human primates, these activities have significantly altered the monkeys’ natural instincts, making them more aggressive and reliant ...
朝日新聞社1d
Cambodia’s relocation of people from UNESCO site raises concerns
A tattered Cambodian flag flaps gently in the scorching midday sun on her corner lot, its depiction of the Angkor Wat temple barely still visible, while her brother scoops water from a clay ...