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GLOBAL 3000 | Angkor Wat – Endangered World Heritage Site Under Restoration

4,917 views · Published 7 January 2009 · 6:04 · Indexed 8 November 2026

Channel: DW News · 2009 · Entertainment

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Angkor Wat in Cambodia was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992. The temple complex, which is believed to have been built in the 12th century during the reign of King Suryavarman II, is reputed to be the biggest religious edifice in the world and a unique manifestation of Khmer culture.

For decades, the buildings were completely neglected and the climate, vegetation and mankind, in the shape of plunderers, took their toll. But the million or so tourists who visit the complex every year have also left their mark. For several years now, international organizations and scientists have been working to preserve the building, but up to now, there hasn't been a Cambodian team involved. The German development service want to change that with their training program project.

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