US Provides Funds to Conserve Phnom Bakeng

JULY 26TH - The Phnom Penh Post reported June 25th that the United States will provide nearly one million dollars for continued preservation and conservation work on the Phnom Bakheng at the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap.

The $978,705, provided through the US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation to the World Monuments Fund, will allow work to be done on the 9th century Hindu temple's most visible, but heavily-damaged portion... Phase One of World Monuments Fund’s work at the temple was conducted between 2004 and 2007 with a separate $550,000 grant from the US State Department which saw archaeological research, conservation assessments, the creation of a plan for the management of tourism at the site and emergency conservation measures.

Phase Two will address some of the most urgent challenges at Phnom Bakheng �"- protecting the temple structure from further deterioration through stabilization, waterproofing, repairs and partial reconstruction.

Located on a hilltop, Bakheng is a popular tourist spot to see sunset views of the nearby Angkor Wat. The temple was at one time the focal point of the Angkorian city and was built by Yasovarman I c. 889 A.D.

The temple's popularity with tourists have been a challenge for conservation as the large numbers of visitors who each day climb up the temple have a serious impact.
 

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