Restoration work underway for key temple of Cambodia’s famed Angkor park

via Xinhua, 17 August 2023: Restoration work is ongoing at the Bayon temple in Cambodia’s Angkor Archeological Park to strengthen the structure and prevent sand leaks caused by tree roots.

Meng Sovanlylin, an architect and a member of the ANA technical team, said the project would strengthen the structure of the southwest corner platform and prevent the flow of sand from inside the foundation of the third terrace of the Bayon temple.

“At some areas around the third terrace of the Bayon temple, there are sand leaks between walls when there are rains, which could pose a risk to this ancient structure,” she said.

She added that the ANA experts found that sand leaks were caused by tree roots that had grown into the structure, making some stones move from their original locations and creating gaps between stones.

Source: Restoration work underway for key temple of Cambodia’s famed Angkor park