This 7th-century temple, depicting the unique ancient features of the Chenla era, is spread over 2,000 hectares of jungle. This temple area, along with Angkor Archaeological Park and the Temple of Preah Vihear, is included on the World Heritage List.
"It is an honor to Cambodia and to our ancestors," Minister of Culture Pheuung Sakona said yesterday.
She added that in addition to the architecture, Prasat Preah Vihear has a long tradition and culture. The temple area is about 200 kilometers north of Phnom Penh and 170 kilometers southeast of Siem Reap.
According to a statement posted on the World Heritage Site on Saturday, the archaeological site is a temple complex in the jungle and former capital of the Chenla empire.
"The composition of the sandstone in this site is pre-Angkorian style, known as Sambor Prei Kuk style. Some of these elements," said the statement, "The jewelery and columns are real miracles." The art and architecture developed here are exemplary to other parts of the region and showcase the unique Khmer style of Angkor. "
The accreditation is about four years after the request was made. Anne Lemaistre, a representative of the UNESCO country, could not be reached for comment.
Jean-Baptiste Chevance, French archaeologist, program director of the Archeology and Development Foundation, said that the recognition "made known the prehistoric times of Cambodian history.
"It is one of the most ancient sites in Cambodia and Southeast Asia," he said. It represents the pre-colonial era of Khmer architecture. "
"The basics of architecture and decoration to the temple were related to pillar and pedestal, and it was only slightly changed at that time and later in the Angkor period," he added.
Chevance said the site is also an example of the Cambodian trend in integrating political and natural conditions into development. He said, however, that all temples have some distinct "features", such as rooms in temples, rectangles rather than square squares most commonly seen in later Khmer architecture.
According to provincial governor Sok Loo, the new consensus is likely to boost tourism in the province and also encourage conservative funding for the site.
"It will help attract more tourists to here, and as it is now the world's wealth, there will be more money for better conservation work," he said.
Mr. Sok Luy said he did not know how much the government has spent on conservation in the past but that NGOs have also contributed to the conservation. He added that there are many communities in the forest area, but they do not live close to the temple area, disturbing conservation.
Sok Lau said that the site has not attracted many foreign tourists so far. He added that he hoped to attract more tourists to visit the temple and visit more and more provinces in the future.
"It is recognized not only for Cambodians but also for the whole world," Ms. Pheak said. It's Cambodia's pride. " Sarun
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