via Khmer Times, 23 September 2022: 31 pagodas in Battambang will be given National Heritage status.
More than 31 pagodas in Battambang city will be officially recognised as the country’s national heritages, which will place them on the national protection list and be promoted for religious tourism.
Pheng Sithi, the governor of Battambang city, said the decision was made during a meeting between the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts and the Ministry of Cults and Religions.
Battambang province, he said, is home to a number of old Buddhist monuments, and among those the 31 pagodas will gain national heritage status. They include Wat Samraong Knong, Wat Sangke, Wat Keo, Wat Kandal, Wat Pou Veal, Wat Kampheng, Wat Kor, War Damrei Sar and Wat Chheu Khmao.
Source: More than 31 pagodas in Battambang get heritage listing – Khmer Times
