via Phnom Penh Post, 08 October 2022: The Angkor Thom gate is 97% restored – almost there!
The Apsara National Authority (ANA) is accelerating its work in order to finish the restoration of Takav Gate so it can become a tourist destination during this year’s high season.
Takav Gate is Angkor Thom’s west gate. It had been in disrepair due to age, climate, war and lack of care. The four elephant sculptures at its corners were severely damaged by trees and roots growing from the structure.
In an October 7 statement, the ANA said that the damage was largely at the top of the gate with four Brahma faces and the adjoining structures of the stone gates. Those structures had slipped out of their original position, with some of the stones falling down that required temporary support from cables for over 10 years now.
It said that recently the gate was under increased risk due to the decay caused by the trees, the loose cables and the roots of the trees.
Source: Angkor Thom’s Takav Gate expected to be ready for this year’s tourist season | Phnom Penh Post
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