Temporary closure of Angkor’s Phanom Bakheng Temple

September 15th, 2006

Watching the sun go down over Angkor from this temple mountain has long been a must-do activity for most of the visitors to Siem Reap. Unfortunately, the large numbers of tourists walking up and down this pyramid’s steep steps everyday has led to the deterioration of the monument. In order to preserve and restore it, the Apsara Authority, in cooperation with World Monument Fund, has decided to close the site from August 01 2006. However, the Bakheng Temple will still be accessible from the north side only.

Tags: Sightseeing in Siem Reap, Sightseeing in Angkor, Phnom Bakheng, Bakheng Temple, Angkor Hotels, Siem Reap Hotels

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