Books Books Le Cambodge: Les provinces siamoises [Cambodia: The Siamese Provinces]
The Khmer cultural and artistic heritage in the Siamese sphere of influence at the turn of the 20th century.Books Recherches sur les Cambodgiens
George Groslier's encyclopaedia-like sum on the Ancient Khmer civilization, "d'après les textes et les monuments depuis les premiers siècles de notre ère".Publications Les monuments religieux de la province de Bati [Religious Monuments of Bati Province]
An exploratory description of ancient Khmer temples in the historic Khet Bati (Bati Province), visited in 1877 by an amateur archaeologist.Books ការបង្កើតរដ្ឋថៃ The Birth of the Thai State
A specialist of Khmer antiquities in Thailand assesses the history of the modern state of Thailand.Publications Les sites archéologiques de la région du Bhnaṃ Gūlen (Phnom Kulen) [Archaelogical Sites of Phnom Kulen Area]
The first in-depth exploration of the area up Siem Reap River to Phnom Kulen since Etienne Aymonier's travels.Books The Angkorian World
Pluridisciplinary, encyclopaedic, ambitious and often highly enjoyable synthesis and sum of Angkorean research to the date.Publications Water Management in Angkor
From "the hydraulic city" to a more sober approach on water management in Angkor.Books Art in Thailand: A Brief History
A reference summary of the history of art in Thailand, by a Thai educationist and archaeologist.Books Melanges sur l'Archéologie du Cambodge
Close friend of King Norodom Sihanouk´s since childhood, Bernard Philippe Groslier, born in Cambodia the son of famous Khmerologist George Groslier, shares extensive notations on several…Publications Dix-huit mois de recherches archéologiques au Cambodge | Archaelogical Research, a 18-month campaign in Cambodia
Far from Angkor, an archeological journey through Cambodia that led to many important discoveries in the 1930sPublications Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum សារៈមន្ទីរព្រះនរោត្តម សីហនុ-អង្
The Cambodian museum closest to Angkor, with strong ties to the local communities and the ongoing archaeological research.Books Angkor Buddhist Treasures from Banteay Kdei | Preah Norodom Sihanouk Angkor Museum
The discovery of 274 discarded Buddhist statues at Prasat Banteay Kdei in March and August 2001 by a team of Sophia University and Cambodian archaeologists.Links Khmer Ruins in Thailand
A useful online platform on Khmer archaeological sites in modern Thailand.Publications 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]
George Coedès on the first comprehensive archaeological exploration in the area supposed to be the heart of the ancient Kingdom of Funan.Books Doudart de Lagree au Cambodge et en Indo-chine (Lettres d'un precurseur) [Doudart de Lagree, Letters of a Pioneer]
One of the first publications dedicated to the saga of the Commission d'exploration du Mekong.Books Angkor silencieux
Following Michel Butor's soaring vision of Angkor, the more conventional, scholarly but extremely enjoyable historical essay by Nouth Narang.Books Angkor: A Guide To The Angkor Monuments
An English translation of famous "Le Glaize", the reference 1944 Architectural Guide by Angkor Conservator Maurice Glaize.Books Les "marches" d'Angkor | Guide archéologique du Cambodge | Archaeological Guide of Cambodia T. VI
The spatial development of pre-Angkorean and Angkorean religious and social systems in a vast area spreading from Tonle Sap Lake to Phnom Kulen.Links HeritageDaily
"Bringing the past to life".Links Arkeonews
"The Future is a Product of the Past".Books Matériaux pour servir a l'etude de l'Art Khmer
Brief notations on the personal collection of Khmer Art gathered by Jean Moura in his Moissac house before 1879.Publications Glossary for Angkor Lovers and Researchers
From 'acharya' to 'yuga', we collect and explain the many archeological, historical, architectural, cultural and religious terms related to Angkorean research.Publications Oc Eo Culture: A Case Study of Oc Eo Artifacts in Southern Vietnam
A summary of Oc Eo archaeological finds and their importance from a Vietnam touristic angle.Publications The Preservation and Management of the Monuments of Champa in Central Vietnam
50 kms from the city of Hoi An, My Sơn is the largest and most important of Champa’s religious architectural sites, with some seventy structures.Links Taobaberocks: Taoism, I Ching, Vietnamese and SEA stories
From divination to 'dragon bloodline' to Ancient Viet Archaeology, a profuse, unpredictable and stimulating spring of thoughts, insights and musings.Books Documents graphiques de la Conservation d'Angkor, 1963-1973
Guardian of artistic treasures from the Khmer Temples, the Angkor Conservation also produced and stored detailed blue prints and archaeological field reports.Publications Angkor Thom, une utopie réalisée? | Angkor Thom, a Fulfilled Utopia?
Space Organization and Indian urbanistic model in Ancient Cambodia.Films First Colloquium on Archeology and Restoration, Mexico-Cambodia
Comparative discussion on latest developments in archaelogical research and conservation, both in Mexico and Cambodia.Films លោកហង់រីម៉ាហ្សាល់, ស្ទើរមួយជីវិតដើម្បីអភិរក្សជួសជុល និងស្រាវជ្រាវតំបន់អង្គរ, Henri Marchal
A portrait of Henri Marchal, "the most Cambodian of all famous French archaelogists"Films Angkor redécouvert
Following the work of French archeologist Eric Bourdonneau on the Koh Ker site, this captivating documentary summarizes the latest discoveries on Angkorian archaeology, showcasing the importance of…Publications Iconographical Issues in the Archaeology of Wat Phra Men, Nakhon Pathom
The colossal Buddhas of central Thailand temples and their significance in the evolution of regional Buddhism during the 7th and 8th centuries.Links Alison in Cambodia
A trove of updated news on archaeological and historical research in CambodiaLinks Southeast Asian Archaeology Newsletter
SEAArch: keep being posted about latest archaelogy findings and cultural events across Southeast Asia.Publications Histoire architecturale du Baphuon / The Baphuon, Architectural History & Chronology
How the particular spatial organization of this version of the 'temple-mountain' prefigured Angkor Wat.Publications The Chau Say Tevoda and Ta Keo Restoration Projects
Two major restoration projects in Angkor Thom led by the Chinese Academy of Cultural Heritage (CACH)Links 考古 | Kaogu | Archaeology
Academic journal of Chinese archaeology published by the Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS).Books Cambodia from Funan to Chenla, A Thousand Years of Monetary History
While the Angkorian civilization never developed a real monetary system, the kingdoms of Funan and Chenla did use various types of money in their transactions.Books Voyage au Cambodge, l'architecture khmer
Major essay on Khmer architecture, past and pre-modern.Books Henri Mouhot, premier explorateur du Laos (1826-1861)
A documented profile of the later-acclaimed explorer, who had died in Laos and whose fame had not been yet established.Publications L’about inscrit du musée national du Cambodge (K. 943) | The K 943 End Piece at NMC
Nouveaux éléments sur le bouddhisme tantrique à l’époque angkorienne | New perspectives on Tantric Buddhism during Angkorean times.Publications Discovery and Interpretation of a Buried Temple in the Angkor Wat Enclosure
A temple within the temple? Explorations in the Gopura (Gateway Tower) 4 West area of Angkor Wat might show a more ancient, buried structure.Publications Circular Sites at Angkor: A Radar Scattering Model
Eleven circular sites analyzed with pre-Lidar technology in Angkor area show similarities with building techniques used in Ancient Northern Thailand.Publications New Findings Hint at The True Reasons For The Decline of Angkor Civilisation
A fresh attempt in explaining the "disappearance-transformation" of the ancient Khmer power center.Films Angkor: Lessons for the Modern World
The dependency of Angkor to water management, explored and commented before Lidar research taught us more about the ancient irrigation and reserve system.Publications A First-Century Stele from Sriksetra
The spread of Saivist and Buddhist influences into Pyu communities of ancient Burma.Books En sampan sur les lacs du Cambodge et a Angkor
A colorful description of Cambodia, its geography and its people at the turn of the century.Publications Death and Mortuary Rituals in Mainland Southeast Asia: From Hunter-Gatherers to the God Kings of Angkor
A journey in time from elite burial rituals in the Neolithic Age to the "temple mausolea" of Angkor.Links BKI - Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences of Southeast Asia and Oceania
One of the oldest publications dedicated to Southeast Asian studies.Links SPAFA Journal
An open access resource on cultural and archaelogical research across Southeast Asia.Links Angkor National Museum Bulletin ព្រឹត្តិប័ត្រសារមន្ទីរជាតិអង្គរ
A useful online resource for researchers and Angkor lovers.Links Angkor Conservation, Digitized Collections
EFEO is developing the digitization of the Conservation d'Angkor Archives, from 1908 to 1992.Links EKA, Ancient Khmer Space Online Documentation
'Khmer heritage research and documentation: Building a digital corpus of archaeological and epigraphic data'.Links The Journal of The Siam Society Online
The prestigious publication in Thai and Southeast Asian studies now online.Links German Apsara Conservation Project
The German Apsara Conservation Project (GACP) is a non-profit organisation initiated by the University of Applied Sciences, Cologne, Germany, and dedicated to preserving the devatas, apsaras and…Links Cambodian Archeological Lidar Initiative (CALI)
Important resource for Angkor researchers, the LIDAR 2015 campaign is hereby presented with an ongoing discussion around its major discoveries.Links Angkor Research Program
With Profs Roland Fletcher and Dr. Damian Evans at the helm, a major research program supported by The University of Sydney in collaboration with the Authority for the Protection and Management of…Links Khemara Vithya (Khmer Knowledge)
A website dedicated to pre-Angkorian and Angkorian research, entirely in KhmerPublications The Archaeological Landscape of Koh Ker
A reevaluation of the Koh Ker urban plan based on new archaelogical and scientific explorations since 2006.Publications A proposed relationship between Champa and Chola dynasties during the 11th and 13th centuries
"Although the connection of artistic features of Champa with the characteristics of South Indian art that were first noticed by art historians such as Jean Boisselier, Cecelia Levin and Pierre…Themes Archaeology
Films West Mebon, Temple and Lake
True to the spirit of late archaeologist Pascal Royère, the documentary shows the intricate and huge teamwork behind a fascinating site, West Mebon Lake Temple.Publications Gold in early Southeast Asia
The precious metal and its impact on early Southeast Asian civilizations.Publications The (Murky) Origin of the Tokyo National Museum Collection of Khmer Art
Ancient Khmer sculptures as "political gifting": the controversial case of cultural exchanges between Colonial France and Imperial Japan during World War II.Publications Survey of the Southern Provinces of Cambodia in the Pre-Angkor Era
South of Phnom Penh, archaelogical research have contributed to a better understanding of the Funan and Chenla periods.Publications The Mystery of Hon Ba (Hon Chuong) Cham Tower
Hon Chuong Tower, also known as Hon Ba or Ba Chang, is on the peak of Ba Mountain, over 720 meters above sea level. Location is Cat Tai Commune, Phu Cat District, around 50 kilometers from Quy Nhon,…Publications 2017 Inventory of Khmer Inscriptions
With 1,360 entries, this inventory of Khmer inscriptions will be soon updated, reaching 1,562 'K." numbersPublications Diachronic modeling of the population within the medieval Greater Angkor Region settlement complex
The first systematic and multidisciplinary study on demographics in Angkor, concluding that population reached 700 to 900,000 inhabitants at its peak.Publications Ceramic Collection and Conservation from the Preah Vihear Area
Report on ceramics conservation and scientific course for staff training at the Eco-Global Museum, June-August 2013Publications The Western Top Temple’s Stone Blocks
Preliminary introduction to the Inscriptions, Graffiti, Marks and Sketched Designs in Prasat Top Lech, previously known as Monument 486.Publications Temple Models and Simulated Context in a Virtual Angkor
'Through the visualisation lens': how can we get closer to a valid representation of the Ancient Khmer temples with new technological resources?Publications New Perspectives on Early Cambodia from the Lower Mekong Archaeological Project
Searching the source of the Khmer civilization in the Mekong Delta.Publications The Musée Indo-Chinois in Paris: A Transcultural Perspective on Architectural Museums
A study in museology, art and architectural history, and colonial mindset related to Angkor.Publications Note on Archaelogical Survey and Excavations in North-Eastern Thailand in 1959
A useful summary of archeological research in Northeastern Thailand at the end of the 1950sPublications King in the Temple: Jayavarman VII Case Study
A study in the only four statuary representations of a major Angkorian sovereign.Publications The Origins of the Civilization of Angkor
How a constellation of tribes and linguistic systems derivating from Bronze and Iron Ages led to the Angkor civilization.Publications Stones to Angkor
Dating Khmer Temples construction along the East Royal Road with the provenance of sandstone blocks, based on their magnetic susceptibility.Publications Is Angkor Wat a 12th-century Facebook?
"They stand and stare like silent sentinels, sensuous rather than erotic, carved with elegance and care. But exactly who are the 1,796 mysterious women on Angkor bas-reliefs, and why, more than a…Photos Guardian Lions of Banteay Chhmar
4 guardian lions unearthed on the 12th century archeological site of Banteay Chhmar.Photos Visions of Angkor by...Therese Le Prat
Photographic essays by famous or budding photographers. A forum for young and confirmed talents.Photos Visions of Angkor by...Kim Chhay
Photographic essays by famous or budding photographers. A forum for young and confirmed talents.Films Les archives de la Conservation d'Angkor, Dans les pas des archéologues (Angkor Conservation Archives)
Archaeologist Christophe Pottier and Archivist MEY Sovannara present the Conservation d'Angkor archives, a real historic treasure.Films History Channel, Ancient Discoveries series
In typical US cable TV fashion, a travel around Angkor sites worth less for its historic accuracy than for some striking filming and period documentaries interspresing the narration.Films The LiDAR campaign detailed by Damian Evans
Airborne Light Detecting & Ranging over Angkor site and surroundingsBooks Enthousiasmes, recueillements et poemes khmers
A poetry collection by Henri Marchal's first wife, Mary Gerny-MarchalBooks Angkor Wat, Time Space and Kingship
An exploration of the spatial and numerological organization of Angkor WatBooks The Origins of Bagan: The archaeological landscape of Upper Burma to AD 1300
Origins and early development of the Kingdom of Bagan (Pagan).Books Henri Marchal, un architecte à Angkor
How a young architect became one of the greatest archaeologists and conservators at Angkor.Books L'architecture hindoue en Extreme-Orient | Hindu Architecture in the Far East
Archeological, architectural and historical sum on Indic influences in Southeast Asia.Books Dancing in Cambodia, At Large in Burma
A dazzling, poignant journey through Cambodia's modern history and the 'Stories in Stones' told by Angkor.Archimages The Rebirth of Angkor
Explorers, archeological campaigns, first rebuilding efforts in late 19th century and several decades of the 20th century.