via Phnom Penh Post, 10 March 2021: The restoration of buildings in Wat Langka in Phnom Penh.
Two ancient Khmer Buddhist structures at Wat Langka pagoda have been restored to their original condition as part of an effort by a group of experts who have been surveying pagoda sites and working to restore or conserve ancient structures more than 90 pagodas across Cambodia since 2017.
Venerable Hour Sarith, chief monk at Wat Langka, said that there were two monk dormitories being repaired that are 6 x 12 metres in size and 7 metres in height, with two floors. The ground floors are made from stone while the upper floors are made of wood.
Sarith detailed that these monk dorms were constructed in 1931 by Venerable Chhoem Touch, a monk and Buddhist scholar, making them 90 years old this year. He said the restoration work will maintain the building’s original decor which depicts scenes of Khmer culture and civilization worthy of preservation.
Sarith continued: “The special feature here is the sculpture in front of them. It has one symbol that is enshrined in the building called God Kal or Kirtimukha. This style is different from that of other ancient buildings.”
Source: Pagoda’s ancient structure restoration complete | Phnom Penh Post
