via Phnom Penh Post, 01 September 2021: Parts of the Phimeanakas temple in Angkor Thom will be temproarily closed to visitors for repairs.
The Apsara National Authority (ANA), a body tasked with managing the Angkor Archaeological Park, informed the public and tourists planning to visit the Phimeanakas temple that ANA would temporarily ban entrance to the western area of the temple from September 1 until further notice as the structure is old and in need of repair.
In an announcement on August 31, it said the temple, located in the walled enclosure of the former Royal Palace of Angkor Thom, is severely deteriorated due to ageing and the environment. ANA experts are studying the structure in preparation for urgent repairs.
“In order to facilitate this work as well as to avoid possible accidents to tourists and the public, ANA will temporarily prohibit visits to Phimeanakas temple through the western gate from September 1 until the site has been repaired,” it said.
Source: Phimeanakas temple closing until further notice for repair work | Phnom Penh Post
