A Acharya (sk ‘He who knows the sacred writings’ kh អាចារ្យ): knowledgeable person. In modern Cambodia, the Achar assists the monks performing rituals for the…

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What is the origin of the "Iron Palace", often called "Napoleon" or "Suez", erected in the precinct of the Royal Palace of Cambodia in the 1860s or 1870s?

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The six-decade history of the one and only accommodation inside Angkor Archaeological Park.

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An early map of Cambodia drawn in Singapore with information from Constantine de Monteiro, King Ang Duong's representative.

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On the eve of King Sihanouk's centennial anniversary, a conversation with Julio Jeldres, close collaborator and witness to history.

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The Cambodian museum closest to Angkor, with strong ties to the local communities and the ongoing archaeological research.

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In memory of Prince Sisowath Kulachad, who passed on 14 June 2024 and whose inspiring influence remains with us.

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One century later, André Malraux's raid on Banteay Srei bas-reliefs is still raising interest and controversy.

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Seventy years ago, Prime Minister Nehru went to Angkor Wat and Banteay Srei during a diplomatic mission which took him to China, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

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As a Netflix movie will soon re-create this moment, we revisit a visit surrounded with political tragedy, romance and desperation, and the looming Vietnam War.

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The iconic actor discovered Cambodia in 2004. He was back the year after, and then again in 2009, always with a dream: starring and directing a movie here.

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Modern art, ancient dance: when Rodin came under the spell of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia.

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The complete filmography (and partial discography) of Cambodia's "the King-Filmmaker".

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Who took the last photographs of Angkor before the Khmer Rouge takeover?

Angkor Database 'Botanist's Corner' aspires at furthering the titanic work initiated by Cambodian botanist Pauline Dy Pho

From 'acharya' to 'yuga', we collect and explain the many archeological, historical, architectural, cultural and religious terms related to Angkorean research.

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Mystery surrounds the auction sale of the first 'Director of the Protectorate of Cambodia''s archive and collection in 2017.

The Vihear (Monastery) Phnom Bei, Kulen foothills.

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A background reading selection about the rich and complex interrelation between India and Cambodia from ancient times to nowadays respective culinary cultures.

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From Antoine Brébion's Dictionnaire de Bio-Bibliographie, Paris, 1935

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