Les mines de fer de Compong-Swai au Cambodge [Kompong Svay Iron Mining, Cambodia]
by Edgar Boulangier
A 1880s study on iron prouction in the land of the Kuys, an ethnic minority from which came the blacksmiths of Angkor.
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Un voyage au Laos [A Journey into Laos]
by Magdeleine MuratA short yet vivid description of Laos in the 1920s, with references to Angkor-related legends.In French
Travelers, Dreamers, Adventurers and Agitators: Common Worlds and Uncommon Lives Across Nineteenth–Century Cambodia
by Thibodi BuakamsriA fascinating exploration of lesser known, unofficial documents and testimonies on pre-colonial Cambodia and the French push for colonization.In English
Les curieuses inscriptions du Cambodge (Curious Cambodian Inscriptions)
by Éric BourdonneauWhat make the ancient inscriptions of Cambodia so particular.In French
About André Malraux's Infamous Expedition to Banteay Srei
by Raoul Marc JennarThe letter André Malraux sent to French Resident-General after being assigned to house-arrest for looting Banteay Srei templeIn French
Siamese Attacks on Angkor before 1430
by Lawrence P. BriggsA documented argument of the 'Fall of Angkor'.In English
Narrative of an Overland Journey from Kampot to the Royal Residence ['Cambodia in 1851']
by Ludvig Verner HelmsA rare account of the country of Cambodia and the King's Court at Oudong in 1851, eight years before Henri Mouhot's famous exploration.In English
Siem Reap: Then and Now
by Darryl L. CollinsAn informed portrait of Siem Reap since the times of the "rediscovery" of Angkor.In English
Did Traditional Cultures Live in Harmony with Nature? Lessons from Angkor, Cambodia
by Terry Lustig & Christophe Pottier & Roland Fletcher & Matti KummuFar from the idyllic vision of an intrinsically 'eco-friendly' pre-industrial world, how the water resources management in Angkor impacted the environment.In English
Quelques précisions sur la fin du Fou-Nan / A Few Clarifications on Funan Collapse
by George CoedèsThe end years of Funan revisited by eminent Sanskritist George Coedès.In French
Indigenization of Ramayana in Cambodia
by Saveros PouThrough some telling instances of 'indigenization', how Valmiki's Ramayana morphed into Ramakerti, an epic tale and a source of inspiration for Cambodians.In English
Construction Sequence of the Koh Ker Monuments
by Etsuo Uchida & Kojiro Tsuda & Ichita ShimodaThe 76 buildings and structures so far identified at the Koh Ker site were built quickly and in five phases, some of them remaining unfinished.In English
'Coedès' Histories of Cambodia'
by Michael VickeryThe case against George Coedès, not as an epigraphist but as an 'historian with the wrong framework'.In English
Following the non-money trail
by Eileen Lustig & Terry LustigWhy the vast, complex hirerarchic and social organization in Angkor never developed its own monetary system.In English
Portrait of King Jayavarman VII
by Sophorn VernSince 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 KasannianA study of local Khmer values overshadowed by tangible archeological remains in the Angkor area.In English
Note on Names of Queens in Ancient Cambodia
by Tain GreeThe etymology and meaning of the names of twenty-six illustrious queens of Ancient Cambodia.In English
The Botanist's Corner
by Angkor DatabaseAngkor 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 GiteauThe building techniques and rituals for village houses, monasteries and kutis, in mid-century Cambodia.In French & Khmer
Cambodian Women Architects and the restoration at Angkor Thom
by Thmey Thmey 25Young women architects lead the renovation of the severely damaged Angkor Thom West Gate and of the Bayon platforms.In English & Khmer