Deep in a forest in northwestern Cambodia, the minaret of an ancient stone city glistens in the sun, soaring skyward above the Angkor Archaeological Park. Such a treasured cultural heritage, laden with artistic designs such as bas-relief galleries that depict scenes of daily life of ancient Cambodians, has now been revived by the hands of Chinese conservators and archaeologists, symbolizing the enduring friendship and cultural connection between the two countries.
China has been strengthening cooperation in the field of cultural heritage conservation with other countriesthrough diverse ways such as sending Chinese archaeological experts to join in projects or funding archaeological courses.
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At the heart of Kathmandu Durbar Square, the legendary Nepali Basantapur Palace still retains its original appearance from more than 300 years ago. Looking at the building, you would never guess that in 2015 a disastrous earthquake had once nearly destroyed the palace.