July 30th, 2010
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The Phnom Penh Post features an unusual form of conservation going on at the Bakong in Angkor – that of 19th and 20th century Buddhhist paintings on the walls of working monasteries.
Restoring history through art
Phnom Penh, 16 July 2010
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Tags: Bakong, conservation, Jakata Tales, Vittorio Roveda
July 29th, 2010
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Cambodia reports a rise in tourism numbers to Preah Vihear, located at the border of Thailand and Cambodia, and is at the centre of a sovereignty dispute between the two nations.
Tourists flock to temple
Phnom Penh Post, 15 July 2010
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Tags: Preah Vihear, Tourism
July 28th, 2010
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Academics in Sri Lanka are holding a symposium to discuss the country’s efforts to promote Sri Lanka as part of the ‘Ramayana Trail‘.
‘Ramayana Trail’ in focus again
Asian Tribune, 13 July 2010
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Tags: Ramayan Trail, Royal Asiatic Society, Sri Lanka, symposium, Tourism
July 27th, 2010
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The Wall Street Journal reviews the Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia exhibition now on display at the Arthur Sackler Gallery at the Smithsonian.
Cambodia’s Bronze Mettle
Wall Street Journal, 15 July 2010
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Tags: Arthur Sackler Gallery, Gods of Angkor: Bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia, Smithsonian
July 26th, 2010
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Cambodian villagers make a startling find while sourcing for rocks to quarry: a cache of over 80 Buddha statues hidden in a cave. The article does not mention the age of the caves.
Villagers discover lost statues
Phnom Penh Post, 12 July 2010
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Tags: Buddha, Prey Vong Province, Slek Krey Mountain, statue
July 23rd, 2010
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noelbynature Posted in Exhibitions, Museums, Vietnam | No Comments »
Can Tho Museum in the southern Vietnam province is hosting an exhibition showcasing bronze age artifacts from around the region until August 22.
Museum gives insight into Bronze Age culture
Viet Nam News, 10 July 2010
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July 22nd, 2010
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Cambodia celebrates the 2nd anniversary of the listing of Preah Vihear temple as a World Heritage Site. The listing of the temple, which borders Thailand was, and still is, a point of contention between Thailand and Cambodia because the borders between the two countries in the vicinity of the temple have not been fixed.
Festivities celebrate temple
Phnom Penh Post, 08 July 2010
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Tags: anniversary, celebration, Preah Vihear
