La fete des eaux a Phnom Penh (1901) [Phnom Penh Water Festival, 1901]
by Adhémard Leclère
Exploring the origins and meanings of one of the most typically Cambodian festival, ពិធីបុណ្យអុំទូក, Water Festival (as witnessed in 1901).
In French
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Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum សារៈមន្ទីរព្រះនរោត្តម សីហនុ-អង្
by Angkor DatabaseThe Cambodian museum closest to Angkor, with strong ties to the local communities and the ongoing archaeological research.In English
Fouilles en Cochinchine: Le Site de Go Oc Eo, Ancien Port du Royaume de Fou-nan [Excavations in Cochinchina: The Site of Go Oc Eo, Former Port of the Funan Kingdom]
by George CoedèsGeorge Coedès on the first comprehensive archaeological exploration in the area supposed to be the heart of the ancient Kingdom of Funan.In French
Notices of the Port of Kampot and of the Coast of Cambodia up to Chentabon, 1851, 1852
by George D. BonnymanGeorge D. Bonnyman, captain of the Pantaloon brig, shared his geographical observations from the commercial exploratory trip to Cambodia led by L.V. Helms…In English
Notes to Accompany a Map of Cambodia, 1851
by Angkor DatabaseAn early map of Cambodia drawn in Singapore with information from Constantine de Monteiro, King Ang Duong's representative.In English
Exploration du grand fleuve du Cambodge (Septembre 1862) [Exploration of the Great River of Cambodia, Sept. 1862]
by Louis BonardA short description of Cambodia and Cochinchina at the early stage of the French Protectorate, "The Admirals' Era".In French
Les sites archéologiques de la région du Bhnaṃ Gūlen (Phnom Kulen) [Archaelogical Sites of Phnom Kulen Area]
by Jean Boulbet & Bruno DagensThe first in-depth exploration of the area up Siem Reap River to Phnom Kulen since Etienne Aymonier's travels.In French
Prince Sisowath Kulachad អ្នកអង្គម្ចាស់ក្សត្រា ស៊ីសុវត្ថិ កុលឆ័ត, 29 September 1943 - 14 June 2024
by Angkor DatabaseIn memory of Prince Sisowath Kulachad, who passed on 14 June 2024 and whose inspiring influence remains with us.In English
Aspects socio-economiques du Laos medieval [Socioeconomic Aspects of Medieval Laos]
by Keo ManivannaA "historical materialism"-based study on medieval Laos.In French
Khmer Empire and Southeast Asia, 800-1450
by Swati ChemburkarA summary of the history of Khmer Empire and neighboring cultures through architecture.In English
Analyzing the Impact of Indian Architecture on the Architecture of Cambodia, Thailand and Indonesia
by Sriranjani SrinivasanA useful contribution for a better understanding of what was hastily called "Indianization" of Southeast Asia. Architectural point of view.In English
Is the Siem Reap River a river?
by Terry Lustig & Matti KummuNo, it's a 'channel', an artificial watershed, reply the authors, but...it became a river in modern era. And we add new perspectives for this channel-river.In English
October 1954: J.L. Nehru Goes To Angkor
by Angkor DatabaseSeventy 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.In English
Auguste Rodin and the Cambodian Dancers, 1906
by Angkor DatabaseModern art, ancient dance: when Rodin came under the spell of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia.In English & French
April 2004: Jackie Chan Goes to Angkor
by Angkor DatabaseThe 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.In English
Un voyage a la cour du roi Nom-Rodon (lettre sur le Cambodge, Nocor Khmer)
by L. CharlesA visit to Phnom Penh Royal Palace in 1870, only four years after its construction started.In French
Fragile, Lasting Photos: the Last Photographic Testimonies on Angkor before the War
by Angkor DatabaseWho took the last photographs of Angkor before the Khmer Rouge takeover?
Punyodaya (Na-T'i), un propagateur du tantrisme en Chine et au Cambodge a l'epoque de Hiuan-Tsang [Spreading Tantrism in China and Cambodia in the 7th century]
by Li-Kouang LinHow a scholar and translator from India at the Chinese Tang court went twice to Chenla to spread the Tantric-Buddhist faith and collect "divine medicine".In French & Chinese
One Hundred Years of Solipsism: The Malraux Case Revisited
by Angkor DatabaseOne century later, André Malraux's raid on Banteay Srei bas-reliefs is still raising interest and controversy.In English & French
On some Tantrik Texts studied in Ancient Kambjua
by P.C. BagchiAn exploration of Khmer inscriptions andTantric influences, with a stimulating take on the ever-elusive Bayon and the enigmatic figure of Tumburu over Angkor.In English & Sanskrit