AKP Phnom Penh, December 14, 2025 --  Senate President Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen and Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet this morning extended their congratulations on the 33rd anniversary of the inscription of the Angkor Archaeological Park on the UNESCO World Heritage List (Dec. 14, 1992 – Dec. 14, 2025).

Each year, the Royal Government of Cambodia commemorates this historic inscription to remind all Cambodians to cherish and actively participate in preserving the nation’s cultural heritage. The occasion also serves to express gratitude to the ancestors for their sacrifices in building Cambodia’s glorious civilisation, as well as to successive national leaders for their efforts in overcoming challenges to protect heritage of both national and global value.

Today, Angkor has become one of the world’s most renowned cultural destinations, attracting millions of international visitors who come to explore and learn about Cambodia’s rich cultural legacy.

The Angkor Archaeological Park was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List at the 16th session of the World Heritage Committee held on Dec. 14, 1992, in Santa Fe, the United States.

Following the inscription, an international conference on the safeguarding and development of Angkor was convened in Tokyo on Oct. 12–13, 1993, under the initiative of the Government of Japan, with the support of France and UNESCO. The conference led to the establishment of the International Coordinating Committee (ICC) for Angkor in December 1993 to coordinate international efforts in the protection, conservation, and sustainable development of the site.

The Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses far more than Angkor Wat alone. It includes the entire Angkor complex, comprising ancient temples, archaeological remains, natural surroundings, and living communities, covering an area of approximately 401 square kilometres. Within this vast complex, nearly 100 temples and monuments are included under the World Heritage inscription.

By C. Nika