WMF Celebrates 35 Years in Cambodia with Site Handovers

via Khmer Times, 29 January 2024: The World Monuments Fund has officially transferred the management of three restored conservation sites in Siem Reap to the Apsara National Authority, marking its 35th anniversary in the country. These sites include the Ta Som Temple, Preah Khan Temple, and a segment of Angkor Wat.

The World Monument Fund (WMF) turned over management and upkeep of three conservation sites in Siem Reap province to the Apsara National Authority after finishing restoration operations on them, marking the organisation’s 35th anniversary of operation in Cambodia.

The World Monuments Fund is a non-profit, international organisation committed to safeguarding historical architecture and cultural heritage sites worldwide. This dedication is realised through activities such as fieldwork, advocacy, grant-making, education, and training. The headquarters of the organisation is located in New York City, and it maintains offices and affiliates in Cambodia, France, India, Peru, Portugal, Spain, and the UK.

Since 1965, WMF’s team of global experts has been dedicated to safeguarding the world’s diverse cultural heritage, adhering to the highest international standards and having successfully implemented preservation initiatives at over 700 sites across 112 countries. In 1989, after the civil war, the WMF came to Cambodia and partnered with the Royal University of Fine Arts to develop conservation training.

Source: WMF hands over three restored conservation sites to Apsara