Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:15am on 31 Aug 2024,Saturday International
The ancient Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia is facing a new challenge as tourists recreate the popular "Temple Run" video game on site, sparking concerns among conservationists and historians. Visitors are filming themselves running, jumping, and crashing through the historic complex, mimicking the game's actions, and sharing the videos on social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. With some clips garnering over 2 million views, authorities are urging tourists to treat the UNESCO World Heritage Site with respect and dignity, citing concerns over potential damage and disrespect to the ancient structure and its cultural significance.
