1,000-year-old temple comes alive at Cambodia
Cambodia has finished restoring an ancient temple that is more than 1,000 years old.
The temple, located in the famous Angkor Archaeological Park, had suffered serious damage over time. After months of work, the temple has been brought back to its original shape.
The restoration began in June 2024 and was completed in December. Before the repairs, the temple's walls and roof had been badly damaged by rain, age, and plant growth.
The temple is on a hill near Phnom Krom, a site known for its beautiful views of rice fields, nearby villages, and the Tonle Sap Lake. It is expected to attract more visitors now that it has been restored.
The Angkor Archaeological Park, where the temple is located, is one of Cambodia’s most important historical sites.
It has 91 temples built between the ninth and 13th centuries. In 2024, the park welcomed over a million international tourists, bringing in nearly $48 million from ticket sales.
