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On May 3, 2012 at the Asia Society in New York, GHF hosted "The Forum on Global Heritage in a Developing World: Focus on Asia," a discussion of development challenges facing Asia’s most important and endangered heritage sites. The day-long event featured a diverse program of speakers and panelists, and was well-attended by leading experts in conservation, international development, venture philanthropy, technology, travel, academia and media.

Cambodia's 'Second Angkor' Temple Enshrouded in Mystery

January 2012

Dec. 12, 2011: Restoration work continues around one of 34 towers at the Buddhist monastery of Banteay Chhmar in northwestern Cambodia. AP

It’s still entwined in mystery and jungle vines, but one of Cambodia’s grandest monuments is slowly awakening after eight centuries of isolated slumber, having attracted a crack archaeological team and a trickle of tourists.

“It takes awhile to unfold this temple — and everywhere there are enticements,” says John Sanday, the team leader, as he navigates through tangled undergrowth, past dramatic towers and bas-reliefs and into dark chambers of the haunting monastic complex of Banteay Chhmar.

Another Great Cambodian Temple Stirs To Life

The ancient temple has awoken from an isolated slumber, having attracted a crack archaeological team and a trickle of tourists. (AP Photo/Denis Gray)

BANTEAY CHHMAR, Cambodia—It’s still entwined in mystery and jungle vines, but one of Cambodia’s grandest monuments is slowly awakening after eight centuries of isolated slumber, having attracted a crack archaeological team and a trickle of tourists.

Cambodia’s haunting monastic temple stirs to life

After eight centuries in a slumber, one of Cambodia’s grandest monuments slowly awakens.

Cambodia’s ‘second Angkor’ stirs to life

Restoration work continues around one of 34 towers at the Buddhist monastery of Banteay Chhmar in northwestern Cambodia. Pic: AP.

IT’S still entwined in mystery and jungle vines, but one of Cambodia’s grandest monuments is slowly awakening after eight centuries of isolated slumber, having attracted a crack archaeological team and a trickle of tourists.

Cambodia’s “second Angkor” stirs to life

BANTEAY CHHMAR, Cambodia (AP) — It’s still entwined in mystery and jungle vines, but one of Cambodia’s grandest monuments is slowly awakening after eight centuries of isolated slumber, having attracted a crack archaeological team and a trickle of tourists.

Great Cambodian temple stirs to life