The APSARA National Authority, in partnership with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), is actively restoring the eastern gate of Ta Prohm Temple in the Angkor Archeological Park, Siem Reap province.

This initiative follows the approval from the International Coordinating Committee for the Safeguarding and Development of the Historic Sites of Angkor and Sambor Prei Kuk (ICC-Angkor/Sambor Prei Kuk) to utilise new stones to replace those that were damaged or lost, said the authority in a news release this afternoon.

Mr. Chitranjan Kumar, the head of the restoration team at Ta Prohm, stated that the current work focuses on reconstructing the gate’s structure, including its lower sections and roof.

The team is progressing from the chin structure of the Brahma face upwards, using remaining old stones to restore the gate to its original form, he said, adding that they are optimistic about the ICC’s support, with plans for a complete redesign of the gate underway.

The restoration project commenced in early
2022 and is expected to conclude by the end of 2024, pointed out the APSARA National Authority.

Prior to the renovations, it recalled, the eastern gate was in significant disrepair, with its upper central tower and roof stones completely missing, leaving only unbalanced lower sections that posed safety risks.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse