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Construction Ban Near Banteay Chhmar Supports UNESCO Bid
Authorities in Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province are enforcing a ban on new construction near Banteay Chhmar Temple, a 12th-century Mahayana Buddhist site being considered for UNESCO World Heritage status. Officials say uncontrolled or improperly carried out building could undermine the temple’s eligibility.
Sep 5, 2026
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Restoration Underway at Ninth-Century Trapeang Phong Temple
Cambodia’s APSARA National Authority has begun restoring Trapeang Phong temple in Angkor Archaeological Park, where weather and age have caused structural deterioration. The work will proceed in two phases, beginning with repairs to the western section and moving from the foundation upward.
Sep 5, 2026