Preserving the Stones, Empowering the People: A Pragmatic Path Forward for Angkor’s Living Heritage

Few landscapes on Earth carry the immense historical weight and cultural pride of the Angkor Archaeological Park. As a globally celebrated World Heritage site, Angkor stands as the crown jewel of Khmer identity and a vital engine for Cambodia’s tourism economy. For decades, the monumental task of safeguarding these ancient temples has fallen to the [...]