Professors and Students from Royal University of Phnom Penh Conduct Study Visit to Koh Ker Resort

On Sunday, August 30, 2026, Professor Dr. Vong Sotheara led a delegation of 100 professors and 100 students from the Faculty of History at the Royal University of Phnom Penh on a study visit to explore the historical value and exceptional architecture of the Koh Ker temple resort. The delegation was warmly received by Mr. Phin Phakdei, Deputy Director of the Department of Conservation and Archaeology of the National Authority of Preah Vihear.

During the visit, Mr. Phin Phakdei presented key historical insights and detailed the Outstanding Universal Value that led to Koh Ker’s inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on September 17, 2023. The group toured the ongoing restoration work at Prasat Krahom and enjoyed the scenic rainy-season landscape of the resort from the summit of Prasat Prang.

Following the tour, Professor Dr. Vong Sotheara expressed his gratitude to the officials of the National Authority of Preah Vihear for their dedication to preserving ancestral heritage for future generations and for providing comprehensive historical explanations.