Hun Manet Advocates for Both Angkor and its People Amid Relocations
Southeast Asian Archaeology
by Noel Hidalgo Tan
10h ago
Cambodian PM Hun Manet oversees the voluntary relocation of 9,900 families from Angkor Park to preserve the UNESCO-listed site, balancing heritage conservation with community needs ..read more
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UNESCO Honors Thailand’s Songkran as Intangible Cultural Heritage
Southeast Asian Archaeology
by Noel Hidalgo Tan
10h ago
UNESCO has recognized Thailand's Songkran Festival, celebrated from April 13-15, as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. This recognition of the Thai New Year festival, known for water-splashing and respect for elders, underscores Thailand's cultural richness ..read more
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Penataran Temple: A Glimpse of East Java’s Majestic Hindu Legacy
Southeast Asian Archaeology
by Noel Hidalgo Tan
13h ago
East Java's Penataran Temple, dating to the 12th century, stands as a testament to the Majapahit Kingdom's architectural prowess and Hindu-Javanese cultural synthesis, continuing to inspire both worship and cultural preservation ..read more
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Bencharong Porcelain: From Siam to Chicago’s Art Institute
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by Noel Hidalgo Tan
17h ago
The Art Institute of Chicago's century-old Bencharong porcelain, collected by Theodor Ring in Siam, showcases unique, intricate designs, embodying a significant historical and artistic legacy ..read more
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Timor-Leste’s New Gecko Discovery in Ancient Cave
Southeast Asian Archaeology
by Noel Hidalgo Tan
17h ago
Scientists in Timor-Leste's Lene Hara cave, rich in ancient art, discover a new gecko species, Cyrtodactylus santana, highlighting the island's unique biodiversity ..read more
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Legal Warning Over Robing Historic Buddha Statue
Southeast Asian Archaeology
by Noel Hidalgo Tan
17h ago
Warning issued after Avukana Buddha statue robed for Katina festival without legal permission, sparking archaeological and legal debate ..read more
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Preserving Hà Nội’s Cựu Village: Ancient Charm Meets Modern Needs
Southeast Asian Archaeology
by Noel Hidalgo Tan
4d ago
Cựu Village near Hà Nội, known for unique architecture and tailoring history, becomes a cultural preservation and tourism model, blending heritage with modernity and community engagement ..read more
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Koh Ker’s Resilience in Conflict: A UNESCO Model for Peacebuilding
Southeast Asian Archaeology
by Noel Hidalgo Tan
4d ago
Cambodia's Koh Ker, impacted by civil war, showcased at Naples Conference as a UNESCO model for cultural heritage management, emphasizing its role in peacebuilding and community resilience ..read more
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APSARA and Sophia University Enhance Angkor Site Conservation Efforts
Southeast Asian Archaeology
by Noel Hidalgo Tan
4d ago
APSARA Authority and Sophia University strengthen collaboration for Angkor site conservation, focusing on training and preservation of cultural heritage, marked by Angkor Wat’s Western Causeway completion ..read more
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New International Center for Underwater Research Opens in Guangzhou
Southeast Asian Archaeology
by Noel Hidalgo Tan
4d ago
Guangzhou establishes an international underwater archaeology center, advancing research and preserving treasures like the Nanhai No 1 and Nan'ao No 1 shipwrecks, pivotal for Southeast Asia's maritime history ..read more
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