History

From the earliest known beginnings of this civilization, to the growing Empire and beyond, the living memory of Angkor has gradually conceptualized within the Khmer spirit.

Concern for protecting and perpetuating the Angkorian heritage has motivated Khmer cultural practices since the Angkorian period itself.

In 1989 H.M. Norodom Sihanouk led an appeal to UNESCO requesting assistance in the protection of Angkor. In December of 1992, after years of preparation on the part of Khmer authorities in collaboration with the international community, Angkor was inscribed on the World Heritage List.