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Angkor Archaeological Park is one of the most culturally significant sites in Cambodia. It represents a fascinating period in early Khmer culture and it is a powerful symbol of the country’s heritage. Abandoned hundreds of years ago, the temple complexes were swallowed by the jungle. (...)

Angkor Archaeological Park is one of the most culturally significant sites in Cambodia. It represents a fascinating period in early Khmer culture and it is a powerful symbol of the country’s heritage. Abandoned hundreds of years ago, the temple complexes were swallowed by the jungle. At the end of the 19th century, French archaeologists, art historians, and architects thoroughly documented the fascinating buildings they found hidden mysteriously in the overgrown vegetation.

Since the fall of the Khmer Rouge, Angkor has been a great focal point of the rebuilding efforts in Cambodia. WMF and many international teams have worked closely with Cambodian professionals and the APSARA Authority to document, conserve, and protect these astonishingly beautiful buildings. Long-term stewardship is the greatest concern and WMF’s work at Preah Khan assures that attention is being paid to developing the skills and local workforce needed to care for these structures long into the future.