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October 1954: J.L. Nehru Goes To Angkor

by Angkor Database

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.

Three Months in Cambodia by a Madras Officer
One of the earliest (16th April-21 June 1854) accounts of Cambodia in the English language by a traveler who had both military and business connections.
Following the non-money trail
by Eileen Lustig & Terry Lustig
Why the vast, complex hirerarchic and social organization in Angkor never developed its own monetary system.
In English
Portrait of King Jayavarman VII
by Sophorn Vern
Since 1903, statues and bas-reliefs picturing King Jayavarman VII have been extensively studied. This essay summarizes theories and stimulates further research.
In English
Cultural Connections Amidst Heritage Conundrums
by Senthilpavai Kasannian
A study of local Khmer values overshadowed by tangible archeological remains in the Angkor area.
In English
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 Lin
How 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
Note on Names of Queens in Ancient Cambodia
by Tain Gree
The etymology and meaning of the names of twenty-six illustrious queens of Ancient Cambodia.
In English
Fragile, Lasting Photos: the Last Photographic Testimonies on Angkor before the War
by Angkor Database
Who took the last photographs of Angkor before the Khmer Rouge takeover?
The Botanist's Corner
by Angkor Database
Angkor Database 'Botanist's Corner' aspires at furthering the titanic work initiated by Cambodian botanist Pauline Dy Pho
Un court traité d'architecture cambodgienne moderne (A Short Treatise on Modern Cambodian Architecture)
by Madeleine Giteau
The building techniques and rituals for village houses, monasteries and kutis, in mid-century Cambodia.
In French & Khmer
Jewels For A King
by Claudine Bautze-Picron
Stylistic relationship between Khmer architectural ornamentation and jewellery, and its South-Indian influences.
In English
Cambodian Women Architects and the restoration at Angkor Thom
by Thmey Thmey 25
Young women architects lead the renovation of the severely damaged Angkor Thom West Gate and of the Bayon platforms.
In English & Khmer
On some Tantrik Texts studied in Ancient Kambjua
by Prabodh Chandra Bagchi
An 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
The CKS Library, Wat Damnak, Siem Reap
by Marie Eiriksson
Set amongst Wat Damnak serene gardens, the most comprehensive library in Siem Reap
In English
Charlie Chaplin in Angkor
by Darryl Leon Collins
The mega star of silent movies visited Angkor in April 1936, later inspiring many Cambodian comics to adapt the 'Charlot' character as 'Sak-Lo'.
In English & Khmer
A Study of the Names of Monuments in Angkor
by Sotheavin Nhim
When legends meet etymology: the quest for the meaning of Angkor temples names.
In English
Glossary for Angkor Lovers and Researchers
by Angkor Database
From 'acharya' to 'yuga', we collect and explain the many archeological, historical, architectural, cultural and religious terms related to Angkorean research.
In English, French, Khmer, Chinese, Portuguese, Sanskrit, Thai, Lao, Pali, Vietnamese, Tamil & Old Khmer
L’intérêt linguistique des transcriptions chinoises concernant le Cambodge ancien (Fou-nan et Tchen-la) [Linguistic Interest of Chinese Transcriptions Related to Ancient Cambodia]
by Michel Ferlus
Novel insights on Funan and Chenla as reflected in Chinese chronicles, by a renowned linguist.
In French
Voyage au Cambodge, 1945-1946
by Germaine Krull
A powerful description of post-World War II Cambodia, with a French administration in turmoil and a suffering population.
In French
Glimpses of Buddhist Practices and Rituals in Dvāravatī and Its Neighbouring Cultures | 淺談墮羅鉢底及其鄰近文化之佛教儀式
by Nicolas Revire
New perspectives on the Dvaravati take on Buddhism and its linguistic and cultural vinculation to Khmer ethnic group.
In English & Chinese
Manifestation of Indian philosophy of temple architecture in Cambodia- A case of Angkor Wat, Siem Reap.
by Ujjwala Chakradeo & Ujjwala Anand Palsuley
Architectural, cosmological and philosophical inspirations from India on the Khmer style, studied by two Indian scholars.
In English
Four Culinary Recipes Shared by Princess Norodom Rasmi Sobbhana in 1955
by Rasmi Sobbhana Norodom
Five years before the publication of her first collection of Cambodian recipes in English and French, a sample of Princess Rasmi Sobbhana's culinary art
In French
Oc Eo Culture: A Case Study of Oc Eo Artifacts in Southern Vietnam
by Thi Huynh Phuong Nguyen
A summary of Oc Eo archaeological finds and their importance from a Vietnam touristic angle.
In English

October 1954: J.L. Nehru Goes To Angkor

Three Months in Cambodia by a Madras Officer

Following the non-money trail

Portrait of King Jayavarman VII

Cultural Connections Amidst Heritage Conundrums

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]

Note on Names of Queens in Ancient Cambodia

Fragile, Lasting Photos: the Last Photographic Testimonies on Angkor before the War

The Botanist's Corner

Un court traité d'architecture cambodgienne moderne (A Short Treatise on Modern Cambodian Architecture)

Jewels For A King

Cambodian Women Architects and the restoration at Angkor Thom

On some Tantrik Texts studied in Ancient Kambjua

The CKS Library, Wat Damnak, Siem Reap

Charlie Chaplin in Angkor

A Study of the Names of Monuments in Angkor

Glossary for Angkor Lovers and Researchers

L’intérêt linguistique des transcriptions chinoises concernant le Cambodge ancien (Fou-nan et Tchen-la) [Linguistic Interest of Chinese Transcriptions Related to Ancient Cambodia]

Voyage au Cambodge, 1945-1946

Glimpses of Buddhist Practices and Rituals in Dvāravatī and Its Neighbouring Cultures | 淺談墮羅鉢底及其鄰近文化之佛教儀式

Manifestation of Indian philosophy of temple architecture in Cambodia- A case of Angkor Wat, Siem Reap.

Four Culinary Recipes Shared by Princess Norodom Rasmi Sobbhana in 1955

Oc Eo Culture: A Case Study of Oc Eo Artifacts in Southern Vietnam