Cambodia cultivates new archaeological dreams in students

via Phnom Penh Post, 12 July 2023: The APSARA National Authority organized a visit to an archaeological excavation site in Siem Reap province for 150 teachers and students from three high schools, aiming to nurture archaeological skills among Cambodian youth and deepen their understanding of their cultural heritage and future career prospects, as part of the ANA’s strategy to cultivate successors in archaeology and heritage conservation.

This heritage education programme, focusing on Siem Reap, has earmarked two unique areas in Prasat Bakong and Krabei Riel communes.

Here, students can gain a deeper understanding of the history and community that reside within their heritage area.

“This visit is very important because we want students to understand the various sciences used in archaeological research and heritage conservation work for their future,” Sokrithy remarked.

On July 11, a joint archaeological excavation was conducted at an ancient temple site located not far southwest of Angkor Wat. This collaboration involved the ANA, the University of Hawaii and the University of California.

Source: Cambodia cultivates new archaeological dreams in students | Phnom Penh Post