APSARA National Authority filling mortar in sandstone joints and gaps at Angkor Wat’s causeway

via Khmer Times, 17 November 2022: More restoration work to the Angkor Wat causeway.

The restoration team from the Department of Conservation of Monuments and Preventive Archeology of APSARA National Authority is working to fill the mortar in the sandstone joints and gaps at Angkor Wat’s causeway to avoid any risks, especially to enhance its beautification, while the restoration work of the Angkor Wat’s causeway is almost finished.

The information was revealed by a news release of the APSARA National Authority on Nov. 15, adding that to fill the mortar in the sandstone joints and gaps to prevent water ponding causing moss to grow, prevent water from flowing into the foundation, damaging the foundation of the bridge, and avoid accidents when tourists pass by.

Source: APSARA National Authority filling mortar in sandstone joints and gaps at Angkor Wat’s causeway – Khmer Times