Mebon West Temple to Stand Strong for Over 100 Years After Restoration
After 14 years of extensive restoration through Cambodian-French cooperation, the Mebon West Temple has regained its grandeur. The $12 million project has strengthened the temple's main structures, aiming for preservation for over 100 years.
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