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Scenery of Angkor archeological park in Siem Reap, Cambodia; Xinhua
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Photo taken on May 24, 2021 shows a view of the Angkor archeological park in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Located in Siem Reap province, the Angkor Archeological Park, inscribed on the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1992, is the kingdom’s most popular tourist destination.
Source: Scenery of Angkor archeological park in Siem Reap, Cambodia
NagaCorp working on “fresh plans” for non-gaming Angkor Wat project; Casino Review
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NagaCorp has confirmed it is working on “fresh plans” for a non-gaming resort near the UNESCO World Heritage site Angkor Wat, in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Source: NagaCorp working on “fresh plans” for non-gaming Angkor Wat project
Thirteenth-Century Angkor Was Home to More People Than Modern Boston; Livia Gershon; Smithsonian Magazine
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New research tracks the famed southeast Asian city’s growth over hundreds of years…
Source: Thirteenth-Century Angkor Was Home to More People Than Modern Boston
Tourists eye Cambodia’s new world heritage site; Reuters/Oman Observer
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Angkor Wat: A glorious, fallen civilization; Hans Tammemagi; Kamloops This Week
In spite of torrid heat and sweat dripping down his back, Hans Tammemagi was captivated by the sight before him. Banyan roots the thickness of a horse’s torso entwined the stones of a huge temple, crushing them, twisting them and ever so slowly taking command of this patch of Cambodian jungle.
Sambor Prei Kuk celebrates third year as heritage site; Pech Sotheary; Khmer Times
About 200 people celebrate the 3rd anniversary of Sambor Prei Kuk as a Unesco site.
Source: Sambor Prei Kuk celebrates third year as heritage site – Khmer Times
PM marks temple’s UNESCO listing; Ry Sochan; Phnom Penh Post
Prime Minister Hun Sen on Tuesday posted a congratulatory message on Facebook to mark the 12th anniversary of the listing of the Temple of Preah Vihear on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. “July 7, 2020, marks the 12th anniversary of the inscription of the Temple of Preah Vihear on the World Heritage List,” he said.
Source: PM marks temple’s UNESCO listing
Cambodia to mark 12 years of Preah Vihear Temple as a UNESCO World Heritage Site today; Khmer Times
After a long and contentious struggle, the Preah Vihear temple is set to mark its 12th anniversary of its inscription on UNESCO’s World Heritage List today.
Source: Cambodia to mark 12 years of Preah Vihear Temple as a UNESCO World Heritage Site today – Khmer Times
Hun Sen notes iconic Preah Vihear temple anniversary; Long Kimmarita; Phnom Penh Post
Prime Minister Hun Sen on Tuesday posted a Facebook message commemorating the 58th anniversary of the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) decision that the Temple of Preah Vihear legally belonged to Cambodia.
Source: Hun Sen notes iconic Preah Vihear temple anniversary
Review: a visit to Angkor Wat (Cambodia); Luxury Travel Expert
Here’s everything you need to know before you visit and tour Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Camboidia’s most famous archeological site.
Angkor Wat; Joshua J Mark; Ancient History
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View of Preah Vihear Temple in Cambodia; Global Times
Photo taken on Sept. 19, 2019 shows the Preah Vihear Temple in Preah Vihear Province, Cambodia. The Preah Vihear Temple is located on the top of a cliff in the Dangrek Mountains in northern Cambodia. It was inscribed on the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2008.
Going Green In Cambodia: The Angkor Wat Travel Guide You Must Read; Emma Walmsley; Ecophiles
How to visit this UNESCO Heritage site responsibly, when to go, how to get around and more in this special Angkor Wat travel guide…
Source: Going Green In Cambodia: The Angkor Wat Travel Guide You Must Read
The Wonder of Angkor Wat; Ken Donohue; Vancouver Sun
Angkor disappeared into the jungle, only to be rediscovered hundreds of years later…
Source: The Wonder of Angkor Wat
Temples of Angkor – Everything You Need To Know About Angkor Wat; Danny Newman; Travel 2 Next
A guide to visiting the temples of Angkor, including which temples to visit, buying Angkot Wat tickets, best places for an Angkor Wat sunset.
Source: Temples of Angkor – Everything You Need To Know About Angkor Wat
The Best Way To Experience an Angkor Wat Sunrise; Steph; Big World Small Pockets
If you really want to see this incredible place at its best, then it’s an Angkor Wat sunrise you’ve got to experience and here’s how…
Source: The Best Way To Experience an Angkor Wat Sunrise – Big World Small Pockets
Temple of Preah Vihear; Franket Muriel; Waymarking
India to assist in renovation of Shiva temple in Cambodia; PTI
According to the UNESCO, the temple is composed of a series of sanctuaries linked by a system of pavements and staircases over an 800 metre long axis.. Cambodia Shiva Temple. Cambodia religion. Cambodia India. Cambodia tourism. Cambodia temople. Sushma Swaraj. UNESCO heritage site.
Source: India to assist in renovation of Shiva temple in Cambodia
Sharp increase in visitors at Sambor Prei Kuk; Khmer Times
Sambor Prei Kuk, a world heritage site, sees a 67 percent hike in international visitors.
Source: Sharp increase in visitors at Sambor Prei Kuk – Khmer Times
