Ancient temple's causeway in Cambodia's Angkor complex regains beauty after restoration

The restored Naga balustrades on both sides is a remarkable feature that had been lost for hundreds of years due to severe damage and deterioration. - Xinhua

PHNOM PENH: The eastern causeway of the centuries-old Beng Mealea temple in Cambodia's Angkor Archaeological Park has become stronger and more attractive following restoration under the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Special Fund, said an Apsara National Authority (ANA) news release on Wednesday (Feb 18).

ANA's archaeologist Leu Channora said after many months of dedicated restoration work, the eastern causeway of Beng Mealea Temple has regained its strength and beauty after it had deteriorated to the point of nearly losing its original shape.