A heritage conservtion specialist has appealed to the Cambodian PM about the recent installation of lights at Angkor Wat, arguing that they are unsightly and will do little to boost the income Angkor generates by allowing night tours. In contrast, the Minister of Tourism and the Apsara Authority have both made the case for increasing [...]
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A Filipino expedition is preparing to navigate the Philippine seas using an ancient reconstructed boat type called the Balanghay. This sailing of ancient maritime routes using centuries old technology isn’t new; Thor Heyadhal did it in his Kon-tiki experiment back in 1947 when he sailed from Peru to the Tuamoti Islands in the pacific (although [...] A recent visit by Unesco officials to Preah Vihear prompted a curt notice by Thailand that Unesco must ask for permission from Thailand before any visits to disputed areas. However, the Unesco delegation said that they steered clear of any disputed areas and only toured the Cambodian side. It sounds like Thailand is touchy over [...] 14 tombs dating to the 2nd century were recently excavated in Vietnam’s Ha Tinh Province, containing a number of bronze, terracotta and stone artefacts. Relics found in area between two prehistoric cultures Saigon Giai Phong, 21 May 2009 [...] This week in rojak we take you on a virtual tour of Angkor and a Jesuit House and see how archaeology is very much like science fiction. photo credit: abbeyman2002 [...] Here’s a bit of worrying news from Siem Reap. It seems that the tourism authorities want to extend visiting hours to the Angkor temples to night time in a bid to get more tourists and their dollars. I wonder what kind of infrastructural change facilitating night visits will entail – the construction of proper walking [...] A special documentary programme is being produced to showcase Brunei’s long history with China, through archaeological evidence from the 10th century Sungei Limau Manis site containing Song Dynasty artefacts, the shipwreck at Tanjung Simpang Mengkayauas well as the many ancient Chinese-Muslim graves in Brunei. 1,000 Years Of Brunei-China Ties To Be Documented BruDirect, 21 May [...] After recent reports of improper restoration works (see here and here) at some of Vietnam’s oldest sites, the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism proposes a new set of laws to ensure that contractors carrying out restoration work follow a strict set of guidelines aimed at preserving the ancient structures. Rules for restoration of [...] While it’s probably true that all museums could use a little extra money to run, it’s probably not as dire as the museum scene in Indonesia, where the museums in Jakarta are facing serious problems in their administration, from poor displays to the inability to hold public programmes and even basic security. photo credit: [...] The latest exhibition in the National Museum Cambodia, Angkor Ancestors, draws our attention to the Bronze Age remains and artefacts found in what is now Angkor’s Western Baray. The exhibition is on now until the end of the year, so catch the exhibition if you’re there. (Many thanks to Sam Campbell for sharing with us [...] |
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