Influence of microclimate on the directional dependence of sandstone pillar weathering in Angkor Wat temple, Cambodia

Influence of microclimate on the directional dependence of sandstone pillar weathering in Angkor Wat temple, Cambodia

Abstract Angkor Wat temple, mainly composed of sandstone blocks, displays a type of religious architecture that signifies the worldviews of the Khmer and Hindu religions. The temple is a part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. However, there are numerous occurrences of hollows, i.e., depression-like n...

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Main Authors: Tetsuya Waragai, Yusuke Hiki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-01-01
Series:Progress in Earth and Planetary Science
Subjects:
Sandstone
Microclimate
Angkor Wat temple
Cultural heritage
Moisture condition
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40645-019-0254-5

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