Share
The ANA s working group had inspected construction standards for building houses for families residing inside the Angkor Archaeological Park. ANA
Working group ensures Angkor Park houses up to specs
Mon, 10 May 2021
The Apsara National Authority’s (ANA) Department of Land and Housing Management in the Angkor Archaeological Park said that in April its community working group had inspected construction standards for building houses for 357 families residing inside the Park area.
Of the number, 83 were in Siem Reap town, 76 in Prasat Bakong district, 88 in Banteay Srei, 44 in Puok and 66 in Angkor Thom.
ANA spokesman Long Kosal told The Post that families living inside the park must apply for permission to construct or repair houses from the authorities as the area is a world heritage site.
Share
The Pileated Gibbon, an endangered species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. Wildlife Alliance
Wildlife returns to Angkor Archaeological Park
Sun, 2 May 2021
Wildlife Alliance last week marked eight years of success in its project to reintroduce wildlife to the Angkor Archaeological Park. The aim is to restore wildlife in an area once abundant with animals.
The project is led by the Apsara National Authority (ANA) – a state body tasked with managing the Park – together with the Forestry Administration and Wildlife Alliance.
In a press release, Wildlife Alliance said the Angkor complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is home to Cambodia’s natural heritage. At Angkor’s zenith, wildlife was likely abundant as suggested by carvings of primates, deer and wildcats at Bayon temple.
Angkor complex reopens phnompenhpost.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from phnompenhpost.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Water to Build Angkor early next month to demonstrate the importance of Cambodia’s ancient waterways.
ANA spokesman Long Kosal told The Post on March 17 that this was the first time the ANA had compiled such a documentary.
“The documentary is based on scientific evidence and the ANA’s direct observation and practice. So, the video has both practical and scientific aspects,” he said.
Kosal said the ANA wanted to show the public the important role water has had in building civilisation and Cambodia since ancient times.
“Water formed an important part of building the nation and made an especially important contribution in keeping a balance at Angkor Wat. That’s why we’ve dubbed it
Sotr Nikum district administration and the Apsara National Authority (ANA) have continued to raise awareness and educate people to preserve the historical site of Prek Sramoch Dam – also known as Sampov Road – due to fears of damage to the structure.