via Phnom Penh Post, 08 December 2021: The restoration of the Preah Vihear staircase is funded by the US Ambassadors’ Fund for Cultural Heritage.
The US government has announced an additional grant of over $80,000 for the third phase of the restoration of the northern staircase at Preah Vihear temple in order to help preserve the ancient structure, which is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
US ambassador to Cambodia Patrick Murphy signed the grant with Minister of Culture and Fine Arts Phoeung Sakona on the grounds of the Preah Vihear temple on December 8.
Murphy said he was proud to announce an important contribution to further assist in the preservation of the magnificent temple and that the US will continue to be an important partner in efforts to preserve the Kingdom’s ancient wonders.
He said the grant also showed the close working relationship between the US and Cambodia in furtherance of the work of World Heritage conservation.
Source: US funds Preah Vihear stair repairs | Phnom Penh Post
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