Khmer Religion
by Anne Hansen
Encyclopedic entry on Khmer religion, past and present.
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Tantric Buddhism in Phimai: A New Reading of its Iconographic Message
by Pia ContiThe interaction between Tantric Buddhism as developed in the Khorat region of Siam and its Khmer versions across what is no known as Cambodia.In English
Serpents and Buddhas
by Peter D. SharrockAn erudite study of the Buddha seated on a naga icon in Khmer temples, compared to other representations across Asia.In English
Reclining Vishnu in Khmer Art/ Représentations khmeres du Visnu couché
by Mireille BénistiThe Khmer sculptors' take on the 'Anantasayana Vishnu' Hindu motif.In French
Khmer Ceramics Represented on the Bayon and Banteay Chhmar
by Aedeen CreminLocally-made ceramics in Bayon and Banteay Chhmar bas-reliefs.In English
L'expression de la sensibilité dans l'art khmer/ Expressing Feelings in Khmer Ancient Arts
by Madeleine Giteau"Harmony, gentleness and endearment" in Khmer statuary and sculptural art.In French
Les doctrines médicales khmeres
by Rethy Kieth ChhemAn excellent summary of Khmer nosology (the branch of medical science dealing with the classification of diseases), and the traditional explanations for…In Khmer
Nouvelles perspectives pour la connaissance de la fin de la période angkorienne
by Ludivine Provost-RocheWhat happened in Khmer art and religious practice during the two last centuries of the Angkorean era?In French
Medicine and Culture in Ancient Cambodia
by Rethy Kieth ChhemA vivid evocation of traditional medicine and healing techniques in Angkorean villages.In English
Angkor Vogue: Sculpted Evidence of Imported Luxury Textiles in the Courts of Kings and Temples
by Gillian GreenWhere did the elegant dames and gents of the Khmer Empire source the textiles for their garments?In English
Names and Identities of the Boramey Spirits Possessing Cambodian Mediums
by Didier BertrandEnter the world of the 10,000 Boramey (good spirits) revered in Cambodia nowadays and whose origins go back to the dawn of Khmer civilization.In English
La toponymie khmère / Khmer Toponymy
by Saveros PouHow we can understand (or not) the names of ancient Khmer temples, settlements and landmarks in their modern forms.In French & Khmer
Prasat Banteay Chhmar 3D Reconstruction, 6
by Olivier CuninA synthesis of the architectural history of Prasat Banteay Chhmar, the 'temple-garrison'.In English
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Prasat Banteay Chhmar 3D Reconstruction, 7
by Olivier CuninA synthesis of the architectural history of Prasat Banteay Chhmar, the 'temple-garrison'.In English
Serpents in Angkor, Apotheosis of a Decorative Motif
by Adalbert J. GailThe Ananta serpent of Hindi origin and the Khmer Naga motifs in Angkorian sculptures and ornaments.In English
Angkor's Roads: an Archaeo-Lexical Approach
by Eileen Lustig & Mitch HendricksonWhat the evolution of Old Khmer and Sanskrit terminology tells us about the road and communication system in the Khmer Empire.In English
Bhaisajyaguru and Tantric Medicine in Jayavarman VII Hospitals
by Rethy Kieth ChhemTantrism influence in Angkor-era medical theories and practice.In English
Planetary Alignement and Navagraha at Banteay Srei
by Asger MollerupPlanet-alignement during the consecration of Banteay Srei Temple.In English
Banteay, Royal Palace at Mahendraparvata
by Jean-Baptiste "JB" ChevanceAbout the main structure in the "City on the Hill", Mahendraparvata, built by Jayavarman II upon the Kulen Plateau.In French
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Prasat Banteay Chhmar 3D Reconstruction, 1
by Olivier CuninA synthesis of the architectural history of Prasat Banteay Chhmar, the 'temple-garrison'.In English