28TS.22

 

22. The Angkor Wat parvis:

Noting the uncontrolled proliferation of small shops close to the main entrance of the temple,
Recommends that the “Operational Guidelines for the construction of the parvis of Angkor Wat” document distinguish further public and private activities through separate areas;

Requests more detailed Terms of reference for the shopping areas to encourage local production;
Recommends that, as per the Paragraph 172 of the World Heritage Operational Guidelines, this document be submitted by the APSARA National Authority to the World Heritage Committee for consideration.