Preah Vihear Temple Rescue Enters Second Phase With 29 New Intervention Sites

PHNOM PENH — October 21, 2026: Cambodia's National Authority for Preah Vihear has launched the second phase of an emergency intervention project at the temple, targeting 29 locations where structural rescue work is needed.

According to a post by the authority, the Department of Conservation and Archaeology held a ceremony on Monday, October 19, to mark the start of the work. The 29 sites are spread across the temple complex: 10 at Gopura 1, eight at Gopura 2, two along the gallery between Gopuras 2 and 3, five at Gopura 3, one at Gopura 4, one along the gallery between Gopuras 4 and 5, one at Gopura 5, and one at the base supporting the western Naga head at the first level of the ancient northern staircase.

The authority noted that the first phase, carried out from Gopura 1 to Gopura 5, covered 23 locations.

Officials said the project aims to prevent the collapse and structural damage of the temple buildings and to protect the historical heritage value of Preah Vihear, ensuring the temple remains stable and safe before future restoration work begins.

Source: National Authority for Preah Vihear (Facebook)

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Reported by The Khmer Today