Heritage on the Wire
ACROSS THE WIRE
March 19, 2012
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In 2004, Vietnam’s My Son Sanctuary — imperiled at the time by Vietnam War damage, illegal looting, deterioration from exposure, overall decay, and vegetation overgrowth — became the focus of a GHF project. After successful efforts to support urgently needed stabilization, archaeological documentation, planning, site conservation and training, My Son was declared a “Completed Project” in 2006.
read more Tags: Asia, Completed Projects, Global Heritage Fund, Mass Tourism, My Son, Southeast Asia, UNESCO, Unsustainable Tourism, Vietnam
SUCCESS STORIES
January 27, 2012
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Every day, thousands of tourists visit Angkor to stare in amazement at its awesome temples and sculptural decorations. And every day, after the complex closes, many of the young people who staff the site head straight to university to seize opportunities the likes of which their parents could not have dreamed.
read more Tags: Angkor, Asia, Cambodia, Education, Mass Tourism, Siem Reap, Southeast Asia
ACROSS THE WIRE
July 19, 2011
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At the forefront of Cambodia’s emerging tourism industry, Angkor Wat is regarded by archaeologists as the world’s largest religious building. Built in the 12th century, the complex, located in Siem Reap, spans some 150 square miles and is featured on the nation’s flag.
read more Tags: Angkor Wat, Asia, Banteay Chhmar, Cambodia, Insufficient Management, Mass Tourism, Southeast Asia, UNESCO
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