Preah Vihear was indeed built as a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, at a time when the rulers were Hindus. But as subsequent generations of Khmer kings converted to Buddhism, the temple complex introduced Buddhist elements.

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Thailand - Cambodia border clash: Are they fighting over a Hindu temple? The reality of Preah Vihear complex