Restoring the Western Mebon Temple, Angkor

Angkor, Cambodia

Operator Artisans d’Angkor, in collaboration with APSARA National Authority and the Embassy of France to Cambodia, with support from the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs

Years 2023 - 2025

Amount USD 220,000

Type of grant Emergency relief

project status Completed

© Ambassade de France, Autorité Nationale APSARA
© Ambassade de France, Autorité Nationale APSARA
© Institut Français in Cambodia

Dating to the 11th century, the Western Mebon temple stands on an artificial island in the middle of Angkor’s largest reservoir—a remarkable testament to Khmer engineering and architectural genius. Today, this unique temple is undergoing a major restoration. Faced with a shortage of specialized stone-carving artisans, ALIPH is supporting les Artisans d’Angkor to strengthen traditional skills to help protect this exceptional heritage site.