via Phnom Penh Post, 07 August 2023: The National Authority for Preah Vihear hosted a workshop on conservation and stone repair techniques at the Koh Ker temple complex, aiming to gather insights for future conservation efforts.
Presiding over the workshop were NAPV deputy director-general Hem Sinath, professor Hans Leisen and APSARA National Authority (ANA) deputy director-general Kim Sothin. Also present were representatives from the National Authority for Sambor Prei Kuk (NASPK); National Museum of Phnom Penh; Conservation D’Angkor; World Monument Fund; and Germany’s development agency GIZ.
The NAPV explained on August 5 that the gathering was designed to collect ideas on conservation methods and materials to be used at Prasat Balang and other temples within the Koh Ker complex.
Kong Puthikar, director-general of the NAPV, commented on August 6 that though training had been organised in the past, this was the first time such a workshop had been held.
“The workshop was organised so that local and international experts could share their experiences in stone conservation and repair work in their respective areas,” he said.
Source: Rich architectural heritage focus for NAPV | Phnom Penh Post