Experts mull World Heritage status for Koh Ker temple complex

via Phnom Penh Post, 05 October 2021: Experts from Unesco inspect the Koh Ker site which is nominated for World Heritage.

Technical officials from the National Authority for Preah Vihear (NAPV) and experts from UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee have inspected a number of temples in the Koh Ker temple complex as part of the evaluation process required before the UN body moves forward with its designation as a World Heritage site in July 2022.

The temples inspected by experts on October 3 include Trapeang Ang Khna, Prasat Khtom, Prasat Damrei, Prasat Srolau, Prasat Krachab, Prasat Banteay Pir Choan, Prasat Prang, Prasat Tamen, Rohal, Prasat Chen and Prasat Pram.

They are among the approximately 50 temples in the complex.

NAPV director-general Kong Puthika, who is leading the research on the ancient monumental construction at Koh Ker, told The Post on October 4 that the visit was for the final assessment after a meeting on proposed tourism plans for the Koh Ker temple resort, prior to any decision being made on whether the temples will be added to the list of World Heritage sites.

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