via Khmer Times, 17 May 2024: The APSARA Authority presented the management of Angkor’s ancient hydraulic system to 41 Cambodian and Singaporean students, detailing its historical significance and the efforts to restore it. This event, featuring a presentation by Deputy Director Lay Poti, highlighted the advanced water management techniques of the Khmer Empire, fostering cross-cultural appreciation and knowledge of Cambodia’s heritage.
The event took place at the Department of Public Order’s meeting hall and was attended by 26 students from the National University of Singapore, 14 students from Pannasastra University in Cambodia, and one Singaporean professor.
During the presentation, Lay Poti, Deputy Director of the Department of Water, Forestry, and Infrastructure Management, discussed the history of the Angkor area, its decline due to lack of maintenance and irrigation, and the efforts of APSARA National Authority to restore the ancient irrigation system. The restoration aims to ensure regular water supply during the dry season and prevent floods in Angkor and Siem Reap.
