Angkor Wat’s northern pond reopens after restoration
Visitors can again view and photograph the temple with the restored pond in the foreground.
Friday 6 November · 14:01 · 1 min read
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What happened
The Apsara National Authority completed restoration of Angkor Wat’s northern pond and reopened it to visitors on November 5, 2026. After inspecting the site, authority director-general Hang Peou approved access for Cambodian and foreign visitors to view and photograph the temple landscape with the pond.
Why it matters
Visitors to Angkor Wat can once again access the northern pond area for viewing and photography. The reports do not give details about any changes to visitor routes or access rules.
Background
Khmer Times reported that the restoration was completed in late October 2026. The authority inspected the site before reopening it.
Key terms
- Apsara National Authority
- The authority responsible for managing and conserving the Angkor archaeological site.
Timeline
- Late October 2026 The northern pond’s restoration was completed, according to Khmer Times.
- November 5, 2026 The Apsara National Authority inspected the site and reopened the pond area to visitors.
Sources (3)
[1] Khmer Times ស្រះទឹកខាងជើងប្រាសាទអង្គរវត្ត បើកឱ្យភ្ញៀវចូលទស្សនាឡើងវិញ 6 Nov Read original [2] Khmer Times ស្រះទឹកខាងជើងប្រាសាទអង្គរវត្តបញ្ចប់ការងារជួសជុល និងបើកឱ្យចូលទស្សនាឡើងវិញ 6 Nov Read original [3] Kohsantepheap Daily ស្រះខាងជើងប្រាសាទអង្គរវត្ត បើកស្វាគមន៍ភ្ញៀវទេសចរឱ្យចូលទស្សនា និងថតរូបឡើងវិញហើយ 6 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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