Angkor (heritage site)
| Angkor | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Angkor Archaeological Park |
| Site type | Archaeological site |
| Location | Siem Reap province |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Period | 9th to 15th century |
| Subjects | History & Remembrance; Religion & Spiritual Life |
Angkor is an archaeological site in Siem Reap province, Cambodia. (UNESCO World Heritage Centre)
History
Angkor Archaeological Park contains the remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th century. For several centuries, Angkor was the centre of the Khmer Kingdom and developed extensive temples, hydraulic structures, communication routes, urban plans and large water reservoirs. (UNESCO World Heritage Centre)
Significance
Angkor is a major site exemplifying cultural, religious and symbolic values, with high architectural, archaeological and artistic significance; its temples include Angkor Wat, the Bayon, Preah Khan and Ta Prohm. The site retains living religious traditions, with inhabitants venerating temple deities and organizing ceremonies and rituals involving prayers, traditional music and dance. (UNESCO World Heritage Centre)
Stewardship
The APSARA National Authority, the Authority for the protection of the site and the management of the Angkor Region, manages and protects the property. The International Coordinating Committee for the Safeguarding and Development of the historic site of Angkor, or ICC-Angkor, created on 13 October 1993, coordinates scientific, restoration and conservation projects and monitors the conservation of the property by the APSARA National Authority. The property is legally protected by the Royal Decree on the Zoning of the Region of Siem Reap/Angkor adopted on 28 May 1994, the Law on the protection of the natural and cultural heritage promulgated on 25 January 1996, and other stated decrees, decisions and sub-decrees; lands in zones 1 and 2 are State properties. (UNESCO World Heritage Centre)