Angkor Wat’s East Gate reopened to tourists after renovations

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The East Gate of Angkor Wat has been reopened to tourists to enter the temple from the east after renovations were completed. To facilitate the safety of tourists visiting, the Apsara National Authority’s (ANA) tourism service supervision team has installed wooden stairs on both sides of the gate. The ANA would like to inform ministries, national and international institutions, local authorities, departments, travel agency associations, tour guide associations, tourist transport associations, tour companies, national and international tourists, and the public that, in order to enhance the value of the East Gate of Angkor Wat, provide new experiences, and improve safety for visitors, the entrance and exit routes through the East Gate of Angkor Wat was re-opened. The previously used dirt roads will now be designated solely for the ANA’s use, specifically for the transportation of materials and equipment for repairs at Angkor Wat, as well as other necessary purposes. In 2023, the technical team from the Department of Conservation of Monuments and Preventive Archaeology was focussed on restoring and reinforcing the stairs at the Eastern Entrance of Angkor Wat to enhance the value of this ancient structure. Angkor Wat, built by King Suryavarman II (1112–1152 AD) in the 12th century, is one of the largest religious monuments in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most visited complex within the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap province.