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SIEM REAP, Cambodia – February 4, 2026 – The APSARA National Authority is actively undertaking crucial restoration work on the north gate of the ancient East Mebon Temple, a significant historical site within the vast Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This vital project aims to safeguard the 10th-century structure, which has suffered extensive…
When most people think of Cambodia, their mind jumps to Angkor Wat or the rich heritage of the Khmer Empire. But beneath the surface lies a much older story—hundreds of millions of years old. It’s a story told not through stone temples, but through the fossils embedded in ancient rock formations, waiting to be discovered.…
Experts from the Ministry of Environment and their international research partners have identified 67 fossil sites across 13 provinces since launching their investigation in 2019. The Ministry plans to conduct further in-depth research on some of these remarkable discoveries, which provide a fascinating glimpse into Cambodia’s ancient past. The Department of Heritage Sites, under the…
