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The remains of a sculpture workshop has been discovered in near the Bakong in Angkor, giving insight to the tools and methods used in building the sculptures and monuments of Angkor. (Thanks to Dr Martin Polkinghorne for the heads up) photo credit: Olga Oslina Questions and answers at dig Phnom Penh Post, 08 December [...] I’ve featured a number of number of similar stories like this on the increasing numbers of tourists visiting Angkor. It’s interesting to note that five years ago, the annual number of visitors was like 600,000. This year’s count is expected to be 2.5 million. Cambodia’s ancient wonders suffer modern ills AP, via Forbes.com, 12 July [...] The Bangkok Post has a feature article on Dr Vittorio Roveda, who has written several books on the art of the Khmers and Angkor. Vittorio Reveda – Bangkok Post 20110630 A scientist’s second act Bangkok Post, 30 June 2011 [...] Tourism to ancient heritage sites is a major source of income for many Asian nations, but the signs of wear and tear to the monuments are fast becoming visible. photo credit: bob|P-&-S Tourist Boom Puts Asia’s Treasures at Risk AFP, via Jakarta Globe, 08 March 2011 [...] For those heading up to Siem Reap to see the fabulous temples of Angkor this tourist season, the Telegraph has a list of ten tips for the would be traveller… photo credit: pululante Cambodia: Ten tips on visiting Angkor’s temples The Telegraph, 18 November 2010 [...] Rapid development, increased tourism numbers and the lack of local-owned business are some of the critical threats to Angkor and Siem Reap, says a recent report by the Global Heritage Fund. Angkor Wat under threat Phnom Penh Post, 17 October 2010 Saving our Vanishing Heritage Global Heritage Fund [...] Japanese archaeologists announce the discovery of six 13th century Buddha statues at Banteay Kdei. Archaeologists discover ancient Buddha statues in Cambodia IBN News, 25 August 2010 [...] A North Korean company is proposing to build an e-museum near Angkor, featuring computer simulations of the famed temples. photo credit: Aglae0 ‘e-museum’ of Angkor temples The Straits Times, 26 April 2010 [...] New roads will be built through Angkor to provide ease traffic and provide better access to emergency crews at Angkor in the event of fire, especially during the dry season. photo credit: Beautiful Taiwan 美麗的寶島 Roads protect Angkor from fires AP, via The Straits Times, 12 March 2010 [...] |
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