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and collaborative group work sessions, The temple's ageless sandstone

participants exchanged ideas and insights, construction, adorned with intricate

laying the groundwork for meaningful carvings and towering spires, served as a

dialogue and collective action in the days testament to the ingenuity and artistic

ahead. The day's events not only deepened prowess of the Khmer civilization. Led by

participants' understanding of sustainable expert guides from APSARA, Cambodia's

peacebuilding but also fostered cross- authority responsible for the preservation

cultural exchange and collaboration among and development of Angkor, the ASEP 2019

students and faculty from diverse participants had gained invaluable insights

backgrounds, setting the stage for a into the meticulous conservation efforts

transformative and impactful ASEP 2019 underway to safeguard the site's

experience. The third day (August 3rd) of architectural legacy. Despite facing

ASEP 2019 saw the participants departing formidable challenges such as natural

in the early morning via air travel for a erosion and the impact of tourism,

transformative journey to Siem Reap, significant progress had been made in

Cambodia. This visit served as the restoring many towers and corridors to

continuation of their immersive exploration their former glory. Throughout the tour, the

of Cambodia's rich cultural and participants were immersed in the rich

environmental heritage. Siem Reap, aptly history and cultural significance of Angkor

named the gateway to the majestic Wat, learning about its pivotal role in

temples of Angkor. Not unlike the friendly Cambodia's past and its enduring

locals of Cambodia, Siem Reap welcomed importance as a symbol of national pride.

the ASEP delegates with open arms, At every turn, the site's profound spiritual

offering a captivating blend of traditional and historical resonance left a lasting

Khmer architecture, vibrant markets, and impression on the ASEP delegates,

warm hospitality. Upon arrival at the Pacific reinforcing the importance of preserving

Hote, the participants partake in a thought- cultural heritage for future generations. The

provoking lecture by Field Director Satoru evening concluded with a captivating

Miwa from the Sophia Asia Centre for after-dinner lecture by Mr. Masatoshi

Research and Human Development. Mr. Kamei from the Remote Sensing

Satoru's insightful presentation delved into Technology Centre of Japan. Kamei's

the intricacies of ongoing restoration illuminating discourse delved into the

projects at the iconic Angkor Wat temple transformative potential of remote sensing

complex, providing valuable context to the technology in environmental conservation

historical significance and architectural and monitoring. Drawing upon examples

splendour of this UNESCO World Heritage from around the world, he highlighted the

Site. After the lecture, the participants role of satellite imagery and geographic

were led on a guided tour of Angkor Wat. information systems (GIS) in mapping land

use, monitoring deforestation, and

assessing natural disasters. Through

engaging discussions and collaborative

group work sessions, participants

deepened their understanding of the

intersection between technological

innovation and environmental

sustainability, laying the groundwork for

informed action and meaningful

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