PM Hun Manet Celebrates 9th Anniversary of Sambor Prei Kuk's UNESCO World Heritage Inscription
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet celebrated the 9th anniversary of the inscription of the Sambor Prei Kuk Temple Zone on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The site, representing Cambodia's rich history and cultural heritage, was built between the late 6th and 8th centuries.
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