Mebon West Heritage Temple Re-emerges After 14 Years of Difficult Restoration
The Mebon West Heritage Temple, a magnificent structure situated in the middle of a body of water, has been spectacularly restored after a challenging 14-year joint conservation project between Cambodia and France. This endeavor, costing approximately $12 million, aims to preserve the temple's architecture for at least 50 to 150 years, and potentially longer with regular maintenance.
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