Banteay Chhmar Temple

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.