Cambodia’s Koh Ker Archaeological Site Receives UNESCO World Heritage Status: Preserving Our Rich Cultural History

2023-09-18 01:53:00

Foreign news agencies report from Riyadh. Saudi Arabia on September 18 that the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) registered the Koh Ker archaeological site. Located in Phra Wihan Province. Northern Cambodia to be a world cultural heritage site

While General Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia Commends the UNESCO resolution. “Historic” for all sectors in Cambodia And thank you for the work of every sector. which together pushed for the Koh Ker archaeological site Recognized by UNESCO

In addition, Cambodian leaders urged the authorities in Preah Vihear Province to and other related agencies Let’s jointly manage and preserve this ancient site as best as possible They must meet UNESCO standards. which prohibits encroachment on the area illegal construction and deforestation

Koh Ker was once the capital of the Khmer Empire. or the kingdom of Bangkok Ko Ker Archaeological Site It was constructed during the reign of King Jayavarman IV and has been on the list waiting to be considered for registration as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 1992.

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