Jul 20, 06
By Satish G. | eTN Asia
The Cambodian Government has assigned the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) a project for restoration, the famous 12th century Prasat Ta Prohm temple complex, built by King Jayavarman VII. The development follows reviewing of the project by Indian Tourism and Culture Minister Ambika Soni and Cambodian Tourism Minister Lay Prohas in New Delhi.
The Indian government says the restoration work of Ta Prohm Temple complex, which is also situated in the Angkor Region and ranks high amongst the most important monuments of that area, is quite a challenging task as about 150 huge trees are growing in the complex and some of them are growing over the structures. Roots have penetrated the foundation and dislodged the stones of walls, vaults, towers etc.
Considering the complex nature of the conservation problems, ASI has carried out certain scientific studies and investigations related to soil mechanics, foundation, structural stability, hydrological, geo-technical, ground water aspects of this temple through experts in the respective disciplines.
A number of specialized agencies have been assisting the ASI in the project. The areas identified for reconstruction are:- eastern corridor of Third enclosure- northern side; southern corridor of Third enclosure- eastern and northern sides; western corridor of Third Enclosure – southern and northern sides; causeway connecting third and fourth enclosures on West; and partial reconstruction of dancing hall.
The two countries also exchanged views on various aspects of promotion of tourism and cultural ties between the two countries, which exist since ancient times. Cambodia has also expressed its desire to have private investments from India, particularly in the field of tourism.
Prohas also underlined the need for having direct air connections between India and Cambodia. It is estimated that around 3000 Indian tourists visit Cambodia every year while the number of Cambodians coming to India is around 600 per year.
The Indian government says the restoration work of Ta Prohm Temple complex, which is also situated in the Angkor Region and ranks high amongst the most important monuments of that area, is quite a challenging task as about 150 huge trees are growing in the complex and some of them are growing over the structures. Roots have penetrated the foundation and dislodged the stones of walls, vaults, towers etc.
Considering the complex nature of the conservation problems, ASI has carried out certain scientific studies and investigations related to soil mechanics, foundation, structural stability, hydrological, geo-technical, ground water aspects of this temple through experts in the respective disciplines.
A number of specialized agencies have been assisting the ASI in the project. The areas identified for reconstruction are:- eastern corridor of Third enclosure- northern side; southern corridor of Third enclosure- eastern and northern sides; western corridor of Third Enclosure – southern and northern sides; causeway connecting third and fourth enclosures on West; and partial reconstruction of dancing hall.
The two countries also exchanged views on various aspects of promotion of tourism and cultural ties between the two countries, which exist since ancient times. Cambodia has also expressed its desire to have private investments from India, particularly in the field of tourism.
Prohas also underlined the need for having direct air connections between India and Cambodia. It is estimated that around 3000 Indian tourists visit Cambodia every year while the number of Cambodians coming to India is around 600 per year.
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I want to thank the Indian government for help poor Cambodia out.
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