It has survived centuries of monsoon rains, a US bombing campaign and rampant looting.Now the ancient temple city of Sambor Prei Kuk in Cambodia is finally ready for a renaissance – and is teasing tourists to its forest-cocooned ruins.
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Think heritage protection, and the restoration and conservation of historic sites comes to mind. Crowd control and on-site monitoring to limit visitor numbers are also common measures.
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights is being celebrated Sunday across Indian-controlled Kashmir along with other Indian states with traditional enthusiasm and religious fervor.