AIA Site Preservation Projects
Heritage Watch’s program at Banteay Chhmar in Cambodia is intended to ensure that the benefits of tourism development are filtered back into the local community and distributed appropriately amongst the resident stakeholders by implementing specialized training in English and guiding tours. Heritage Watch will have outreach programs open to the entire local community to increase awareness of the value of the site both as a part of their heritage and as a source of revenue in order to secure the long term protection of Banteay Chhmar.
Arriving to El Mamey trailhead.
The lodge on the way to Ciudad Perdida.
Crossing the river on the way to Ciudad Perdida.
Climing the monumental staircase at Ciudad Perdida.
Arriving to El Mamey trailhead.
November 14, 2012
This Heritage Watch program is working to train local community members as guides of the Banteay Chhmar complex.
May 2, 2012
The Heritage Protection and Community Development Program at Banteay Chhmar continues to train local tour guides and educate local school children about the importance of their surrounding cultural heritage.
November 11, 2011
Site Preservation Grant Winner Banteay Chhmar gives the AIA an update on its teacher workshop, English Language Training Program, and the kick-off of the Tour Guide Training Program.
April 12, 2011
An update from Site Preservation Grant recipient Heritage Watch.
October 18, 2010
An update on English classes, guide training program development, and a second heritage protection workshop from Heritage Watch, a winner of the AIA's Site Preservation Grant.
August 4, 2010
English classes and heritage workshops have commenced at Banteay Chhmar, Cambodia
December 21, 2009
Northeast Cambodia—Paving the Way with More than Asphalt
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