Quick access to main page (top) Direct access to main contents Quick access to main page (bottom)

Temple Run at Angkor Wat? Travel Video Raises Eyebrows and Questions

Daniel Kim Views  

An unusual travel video featuring Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Cambodia, has sparked controversy. The video has raised concerns about how cultural landmarks are treated in modern media.

Flickr

Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the world’s largest temple complex, is famous for its rich cultural and historical importance. But in the viral video, a woman is seen running around the ancient ruins, recreating a scene straight out of the 2011 hit game Temple Run. In the game, players race through ancient ruins, dodging obstacles and monsters, with a backdrop that often resembles Angkor Wat. Naturally, this caught a lot of attention online.

Flickr

Alison Carter, an archaeology professor at the University of Oregon, criticized the video, pointing out that the behavior shown disregards the fact that Angkor Wat is a cultural heritage site. She further emphasized that inappropriate actions in a church or mosque should likewise be avoided at Angkor Wat.

While many have expressed concerns, the video also received praise from some Cambodians, who were pleased with the increased attention to their heritage. Instead of widespread backlash, many expressed gratitude, saying, “Thank you for promoting Cambodia’s beautiful temples through this new trend.”

Daniel Kim
content@viewusglobal.com

Comments0

300

Comments0

[DEBATE] Latest Stories

  • China Hits Back at Hollywood as Trade War With Trump Heats Up
  • Model 3's Struggles: 1 in 4 Fail Safety Inspections in Denmark and Germany
  • Xiaomi’s Success vs. Apple’s Failure: What’s the Difference?
  • Trump Defends Tesla, Promises Action Against Violent Attacks
  • Ford's Bold Move: Will the Mustang Evolve into a Sedan with the Mach 4 Name?
  • Revival of the Estima? Toyota’s Sienna May Re-enter Japan's Market

You May Also Like

  • 1
    No More Needles in the Spine? Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer’s Early

    LIFESTYLE 

  • 2
    Hate the Dentist? You Still Need This One Crucial Cleaning

    LIFESTYLE 

  • 3
    How People With 12% Body Fat Stay Lean—Without Diets or Crazy Workouts

    LIFESTYLE 

  • 4
    Shocking Study Finds Cancer-Causing Arsenic in Brown Rice

    LIFESTYLE 

  • 5
    Forget the Scale—This Is the Fat That Really Matters

    LIFESTYLE 

Popular Now

  • 1
    Fasted Workouts: Why Skipping Breakfast Might Boost Your Fitness

    LIFESTYLE&nbsp

  • 2
    Doctors Urge Caution as Killer Bacteria Found in Warm Seawater

    LIFESTYLE&nbsp

  • 3
    Deadly Mosquito Alert Hits Just in Time for Japan’s Spring Travel Boom

    LIFESTYLE&nbsp

  • 4
    Diabetes Is Rising Fast in Young People — Here's What You Can Do

    LIFESTYLE&nbsp

  • 5
    We Tried a Week of Nothing but Protein Shakes—Here’s What Happened

    LIFESTYLE&nbsp

Must-Reads

  • 1
    No More Needles in the Spine? Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer’s Early

    LIFESTYLE 

  • 2
    Hate the Dentist? You Still Need This One Crucial Cleaning

    LIFESTYLE 

  • 3
    How People With 12% Body Fat Stay Lean—Without Diets or Crazy Workouts

    LIFESTYLE 

  • 4
    Shocking Study Finds Cancer-Causing Arsenic in Brown Rice

    LIFESTYLE 

  • 5
    Forget the Scale—This Is the Fat That Really Matters

    LIFESTYLE 

Popular Now

  • 1
    Fasted Workouts: Why Skipping Breakfast Might Boost Your Fitness

    LIFESTYLE 

  • 2
    Doctors Urge Caution as Killer Bacteria Found in Warm Seawater

    LIFESTYLE 

  • 3
    Deadly Mosquito Alert Hits Just in Time for Japan’s Spring Travel Boom

    LIFESTYLE 

  • 4
    Diabetes Is Rising Fast in Young People — Here's What You Can Do

    LIFESTYLE 

  • 5
    We Tried a Week of Nothing but Protein Shakes—Here’s What Happened

    LIFESTYLE