via Khmer Times, 14 January 2020: Restoration of a section of Banteay Chhmar temple wall.
The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts on Sunday completed restoring a stretch of the northwestern wall at Banteay Chhmar temple in Banteay Meanchey province’s Thmar Puok district after 10 months of work.
Kou Vith, acting director of ancient temple protection and construction department at the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, yesterday said the walls were originally constructed in the 12th century and repairs began in March 2019.
Mr Vith said repairs to the northwestern wall concluded in December with a budget of $672,897.
Source: Northwest wall of Banteay Chhmar temple restored – Khmer Times
