Books Le nouveau guide du Musee national de Phnom Penh | The New Guide to National Museum-Phnom Penh | មគ្គុទ្ទេសក៍ថ្មី សំរាប់សារមន្ទីរជាតិ - ភ្នំពេញ by Samen Khun An early illustrated guide to the rich collection of Khmer art at the National Museum of Cambodia. In English, French & Khmer
Books Indian Epigraphy by Dineschandra Sircar An exhaustive study of Indian and Southeast Asia epigraphy by Prof. D.C. Sirkar. In English
Publications Les monuments religieux de la province de Bati [Religious Monuments of Bati Province] by Andrew Spooner An exploratory description of ancient Khmer temples in the historic Khet Bati (Bati Province), visited in 1877 by an amateur archaeologist. In French
Books ប្រវត្តិសាស្ត្រកម្ពុជាសម័យអង្គ័រ (មូលដ្ឋានរៀននិងស្រាវជ្រាវ) | The history of Cambodia during the Angkor period (Foundation study and research) by Ang Choulean Cambodian ethnologist Ang Choulean's goes deeper into Khmer epigraphy for everyone's benefit and enlightnement. In Khmer
Publications Preah Norodom Sihanouk-Angkor Museum សារៈមន្ទីរព្រះនរោត្តម សីហនុ-អង្ by Angkor Database The Cambodian museum closest to Angkor, with strong ties to the local communities and the ongoing archaeological research. In English
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] by George Coedès George Coedès on the first comprehensive archaeological exploration in the area supposed to be the heart of the ancient Kingdom of Funan. In French
Publications Exploration du grand fleuve du Cambodge (Septembre 1862) [Exploration of the Great River of Cambodia, Sept. 1862] by Louis Bonard A short description of Cambodia and Cochinchina at the early stage of the French Protectorate, "The Admirals' Era". In French
Books History, Culture and Region in Southeast Asian Perspectives by O. W. Wolters From prehistory to early hierarchies and kingdoms, a regional approach to indigenous and imported socio-cultural traits across Southeast Asia. In English
Publications Les sites archéologiques de la région du Bhnaṃ Gūlen (Phnom Kulen) [Archaelogical Sites of Phnom Kulen Area] by Jean Boulbet & Bruno Dagens The first in-depth exploration of the area up Siem Reap River to Phnom Kulen since Etienne Aymonier's travels. In French
Publications Aspects socio-economiques du Laos medieval [Socioeconomic Aspects of Medieval Laos] by Keo Manivanna A "historical materialism"-based study on medieval Laos. In French
Publications Khmer Empire and Southeast Asia, 800-1450 by Swati Chemburkar A summary of the history of Khmer Empire and neighboring cultures through architecture. In English
Publications 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. In English
Publications On some Tantrik Texts studied in Ancient Kambjua by P.C. 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
Books Angkor the Magnificent: Wonder City of Ancient Cambodia by Helen Churchill Candee The first published account of Angkor by an American woman, an intrepid traveler that had longed to see the Khmer temples "with a longing such as youth knows." In English
Books Angkor Buddhist Treasures from Banteay Kdei | Preah Norodom Sihanouk Angkor Museum by Yoshiaki Ishizawa 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. In English
Books ការបង្កើតរដ្ឋថៃ The Birth of the Thai State by Michel Tranet A specialist of Khmer antiquities in Thailand assesses the history of the modern state of Thailand. In Khmer
Books Doudart de Lagree au Cambodge et en Indo-chine (Lettres d'un precurseur) [Doudart de Lagree, Letters of a Pioneer] by Félix Julien One of the first publications dedicated to the saga of the Commission d'exploration du Mekong. In French
Books Art in Thailand: A Brief History by M.C. Subhadradis Diskul A reference summary of the history of art in Thailand, by a Thai educationist and archaeologist. In English
Publications Epigraphical Texts and Sculptural Steles Produced under the Vīrabhadravarmadevas of 15th-Century Campā Inscriptions reflect a unified and diverse Kingdom of Champa in the 15th century, before its collapse. In English
Publications L’about inscrit du musée national du Cambodge (K. 943) | The K 943 End Piece at NMC by Julia Estève & Brice Vincent Nouveaux éléments sur le bouddhisme tantrique à l’époque angkorienne | New perspectives on Tantric Buddhism during Angkorean times. In French
Publications The Origin and Development of The Wucheng Culture by Sergey Lapteff 'In the Context of Intercultural Contacts Between Bronze Age Inhabitants of the Lower Yangtze Valley and Indochina Peninsula'. In English
Publications HM King Norodom Sihanouk: A Personal Portrait I Interview with Ambassador Julio Jeldres by Angkor Database & Julio A. Jeldres On the eve of King Sihanouk's centennial anniversary, a conversation with Julio Jeldres, close collaborator and witness to history. In English
Publications Discovery and Interpretation of a Buried Temple in the Angkor Wat Enclosure by Till F. Sonnemann A temple within the temple? Explorations in the Gopura (Gateway Tower) 4 West area of Angkor Wat might show a more ancient, buried structure. In English
Books The Indianized States of Southeast Asia by George Coedès The English translation of a reference book on Southeast Asia ancient history In English
Books Sanctuary. Steve McCurry: The Temples of Angkor by Steve McCurry A vibrant, deep-felt photo essay on Angkorean temples and their spiritual significance, by a major photographer. In English
Books นิราศนครวัด Nirat Nakhon Wat [Journey to Angkor Wat] by Rajanubhab Damrong A quite ambivalent account of the 1924 visit to Phnom Penh and Angkor by a Siamese dignitary: shared cultural heritage in a time of rising nationalism. In Thai
Publications Early China and the Indian Ocean Networks by Tansen Sen Early China’s interactions with the maritime world and the eventual emergence of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) as a leading naval power in the 15th century. In English
Publications A First-Century Stele from Sriksetra by Pamela Gutman & Bob Hudson The spread of Saivist and Buddhist influences into Pyu communities of ancient Burma. In English
Books Burma, Ceylon, Indo-China. Siam, Cambodia, Annam, Tongking, Yunnan. Landscape, Architecture, Inhabitants by Martin Hürlimann A magnificent photography work reflecting a journey through "Buddha's Empire". In English
Publications Notice sur le Royaume de Khmer ou de Kambodge by Vinh Ky [Petrus Ky] Truong The earliest contribution on Angkor published in an European scientific journal by a Southeastasian scholar. In French
Publications Northeast Thailand before Angkor by Sarah Talbot & Chutima Janthed Evidence from an archaeological excavation at the Prasat Hin Phimai in the 2000s. In English
Publications Two Yoginis of Hevajra from Thailand by J.J. Boeles Two female dancers statuettes discovered in the 1950s and what they tell us about Khmer art and religion, Tantric Buddhism and the cult of Hevajra. In English
Publications THe Bay of Bengal Interaction Sphere (1000 BC – AD 500) by Sunil Gupta More about the BBIS (Bay of Bengal Interaction Sphere). In English
Publications The Archaeological Landscape of Koh Ker by Damian Evans A reevaluation of the Koh Ker urban plan based on new archaelogical and scientific explorations since 2006. In English
Publications Dance and Drama on Cambodian Temples by Boreth Ly A short survey on dance and drama reflected by Angkorean temples inscriptions, bas-reliefs and statuary. In English
Books Royal Succession in Ancient Cambodia by Adhir Chakravarti Matrilinear and patrilinear succession lines, plus some conquerors or usurpers: the complex genealogy of pre-Angkorean and Angkorean sovereigns. In English
Publications Cambodian Krishna at the Cleveland Museum: A Digital Feast “Revealing Krishna: Journey to Cambodia’s Sacred Mountain’'. In English
Publications The Overland Trading Route between the Khmer Empire and the Champa Kingdoms by Ky-Phuong Tran The land routes linking two neighbors, foes and trade partners, and the mutual influences in Khmer and Cham cultures. In English
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) In English & Chinese
Publications The (Murky) Origin of the Tokyo National Museum Collection of Khmer Art by Sadao Fujihara Ancient Khmer sculptures as "political gifting": the controversial case of cultural exchanges between Colonial France and Imperial Japan during World War II. In French & Japanese
Books Tendances de l'Art Khmer | Trends in Khmer Art by Jean Boisselier 'Commentaries on 24 Masterpieces at the National Museum of Phnom Penh'. In French
Books The Angkorian World by Collective Pluridisciplinary, encyclopaedic, ambitious and often highly enjoyable synthesis and sum of Angkorean research to the date. In English
Publications Angkor Thom, une utopie réalisée? | Angkor Thom, a Fulfilled Utopia? by Jacques Gaucher Space Organization and Indian urbanistic model in Ancient Cambodia. In French
Books The Angkorian Records by Amina Ahmed Kar Poetry, mysticism and eschatology in the Khmer inscriptions of the Angkorean period, in this inspired essay written by an Indian woman artist. In English, Sanskrit & Old Khmer
Publications Survey of the Southern Provinces of Cambodia in the Pre-Angkor Era by Haksrea Kuoch South of Phnom Penh, archaelogical research have contributed to a better understanding of the Funan and Chenla periods. In English
Books Ancient Khmer Sites in North-eastern Thailand by Asger Mollerup Worship of Agni (God of Fire) and fire-shrines from Khorat and Buriram to Cambodia along 'the Angkor-Phimai route". In English
Publications Dix-huit mois de recherches archéologiques au Cambodge | Archaelogical Research, a 18-month campaign in Cambodia by Robert Dalet Far from Angkor, an archeological journey through Cambodia that led to many important discoveries in the 1930s In French
Publications 2017 Inventory of Khmer Inscriptions by Dominique Soutif & Julia Estève With 1,360 entries, this inventory of Khmer inscriptions will be soon updated, reaching 1,562 'K." numbers In French
Publications Diachronic modeling of the population within the medieval Greater Angkor Region settlement complex by Sarah Klassen & Damian Evans & Roland Fletcher & Christophe Pottier & Miriam T. Stark & Alison K. Carter & Piphal Heng & Martin Polkinghorne The first systematic and multidisciplinary study on demographics in Angkor, concluding that population reached 700 to 900,000 inhabitants at its peak.
Publications Designs of Kings and Farmers: Landscape Systems of the Greater Angkor Urban Complex by Scott Geoffrey Hawken Centralized and decentralized land management in Ancient Angkor In English
Publications Laos Jars Are Slowly Revealing Their Secrets by Louise Shewan & Dougald W. O'Reilly & Thonglith Luangkhoth The mystery of the Plain of Jars, in modern Laos, and what it teaches us about ancient burial rites in Southeast Asia In English
Books Matériaux pour servir a l'etude de l'Art Khmer by Alfred Foucher Brief notations on the personal collection of Khmer Art gathered by Jean Moura in his Moissac house before 1879. In French
Books Angkor, Monuments Of The God-Kings A milestone photo report on Khmer temples completed just months before the closing-down of the country by the Khmer Rouge. In English
Books Angkor silencieux by Michel Butor & Narang Nouth & Philippe Gras Following Michel Butor's soaring vision of Angkor, the more conventional, scholarly but extremely enjoyable historical essay by Nouth Narang.
Books Documents graphiques de la Conservation d'Angkor, 1963-1973 by Jacques Dumarçay Guardian of artistic treasures from the Khmer Temples, the Angkor Conservation also produced and stored detailed blue prints and archaeological field reports.
Books Angkor by Malcolm MacDonald & Loke Wan Tho An endearing description of Angkor and other Khmer temples, enriched with private conversations with King Sihanouk. In English
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. In English
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. In French
Books A l'ombre d'Angkor | In the Shadow of Angkor by George Groslier An inspired and perceptive exploration of the remains of the Ancient Khmer civilization at the start of the colonial era. In French
Books En sampan sur les lacs du Cambodge et a Angkor by Frédéric Gas-Faucher A colorful description of Cambodia, its geography and its people at the turn of the century. In French
Books Angkor Empire: A History of the Khmer of Cambodia by George Benjamin Walker Far from cold scientific studies, an endearing invocation of Angkor and its ancient civilization by an Indian historian, poet and master in esoterism.
Books Nouvelle géographie universelle, La terre et les hommes, VIII: L'Inde et l'Indo-Chine by Élisée Reclus The astonishingly vivid and detailed Geography of India and Indochina by French free-thinker Élisée Reclus. In French
Books Angkor: An Introduction by George Coedès 'In the minds of the Khmers, these ruins were never inert buildings without souls, but monuments with a vital quality that still attracts all who see them.' In English
Books The First Golden Civilization of Cambodia: Unexpected Archaeological Discoveries by Andreas Reinecke & Sophady Heng & Sonetra Seng & Laychour Vin Recent discoveries in the field of Prehistoric Cambodia. In English
Books Khmer Heritage in the Old Siamese Provinces of Cambodia [tr. of Le Cambodge: Les provinces siamoises ] by Etienne Aymonier & Walter E.J. Tips The Khmer cultural and artistic heritage in the Siamese sphere of influence at the turn of the 20th century. In English
Books Le Cambodge: Les provinces siamoises [Cambodia: The Siamese Provinces] by Etienne Aymonier The Khmer cultural and artistic heritage in the Siamese sphere of influence at the turn of the 20th century. In French
Publications Jewels For A King by Claudine Bautze-Picron Stylistic relationship between Khmer architectural ornamentation and jewellery, and its South-Indian influences. In English
Publications Chen-Li-Fu, A State on the Gulf of Siam at the Beginning of the 13th Century by O. W. Wolters Where was located Chên Li Fu, a Gulf of Siam State under Khmer influence around the years 1200-1250? In English & Chinese
Books L'armement et l'organisation de l'armée khmere au XIIeme et XIIIeme siecles | Khmer Weaponry and Military Structure 12th-13th centuries by Michel Jacq-Hergoual'ch How the rulers of Angkor borrowed from foreign technology and from local traditions to develop an original military structure
Books L'Annam et le Cambodge, Voyages et récits historiques by C.-E. Bouillevaux With a map of "Indochina", an expanded version of Pere Bouillevaux's 1858 book. In French
Links Heritage as a Transcultural Concept - Angkor Vat from an Object of Colonial Archaeology to a Contemporary Global Icon A research project on "Heritage as a Transcultural Concept - Angkor Vat from an Object of Colonial Archaeology to a Contemporary Global Icon." In English & German
Books ПУТЕШЕСТВІЕ ГОСУДАРЯ ИМПЕРАТОРА НИКОЛАЯ II НА ВОСТОКЪ (ВЪ 1890—1891) | Travel of Emperor Nikolai II to the East by E. E. Ukhtomsky Siam, Annam, and (indirectly) Cambodia in this recollection of Tsarevich Nikolai II's travel to Asia. In Russian
Links Immersive Angkor In-progress: the first immersive 3D museum dedicated to the Khmer heritage in Siem Reap. In English, French & Khmer
Films Temple Dance at Angkor Wat Causeway, 1945 [?] by unknown author(s) A magnificent film reflecting a dance performance at the entrance of Angkor Wat.
Books Recherches sur les Cambodgiens by George Groslier 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". In French
Links SPAFA Journal An open access resource on cultural and archaelogical research across Southeast Asia.
Films Princess Margaret in Angkor, November 1969 The last stately (and glamorous) visit to Angkor before the March 1970 anti-royalist coup that hastened Cambodia's political and social implosion. In English
Books Henri Marchal, un architecte à Angkor by École Française d´Extrême-Orient (EFEO) & Henri Marchal How a young architect became one of the greatest archaeologists and conservators at Angkor. In French
Links CIK (Corpus des Inscriptions Khmeres) | Inventory of Khmer Inscriptions The ongoing revision and expansion of the Inventory of Khmer Inscriptions within the CIK-EFEO Project
Books L'architecture hindoue en Extreme-Orient | Hindu Architecture in the Far East by Léon Marie-Eugène Beylié (de) Archeological, architectural and historical sum on Indic influences in Southeast Asia. In French
Films Les Ruines d'Angkor | The Ruins of Angkor (1913) One of the first (silent) documentaries on Angkor, produced for a French educational film program. In English & French
Publications King in the Temple: Jayavarman VII Case Study by Christophe Pottier A study in the only four statuary representations of a major Angkorian sovereign. In French
Books Cambodia from Funan to Chenla, A Thousand Years of Monetary History by Guillaume Epinal 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. In English
Links Museums of Cambodia Collections Online Index A quite basic and limited yet essential tool for Khmer art lovers and researchers. In English & Khmer
Films តើមានមនុស្សប៉ុន្មាននាក់ដែលបានរស់នៅអង្គរ (How many people lived at Angkor ?) by Alison K. Carter A didactic presentation of the latest research on Angkor demographics. In Khmer
Photos Visions of Angkor by...John Thomson by John Thomson Angkor seen by pioneer photographer John Thomson in 1866.
Books Un pèlerin d'Angkor - Illustré [by Francois de Marliave] by Pierre Loti One of the most inspired (and inspirational) travelogues on Angkor in the pioneering times. In French
Publications Water Management in Angkor by Collective From "the hydraulic city" to a more sober approach on water management in Angkor. In English
Books Un pèlerin d'Angkor by Pierre Loti One of the most inspired (and inspirational) travelogues on Angkor in the pioneering times. In French
Publications Le rôle du Sanskrit dans le développement de la langue khmère [Sanskrit and The Development of Khmer Language] by Kunthea Chhom Une étude épigraphique du VI au XIV eme siecles | Epigraphic studies from the 6th to the 14th century. In French
Books Zhou Dagan's "Customs of Cambodia" by Michael Smithies & Zhou Daguan Another translation of the most ancient account of the life in Angkor by the Chinese merchant and traveler Zhou Daguan In English
Publications Mahendraparvata: The City on The Hill by Jean-Baptiste "JB" Chevance & Damian Evans & Nina Isabella Hofer & Sakada Sakhoeun Probably the major archeological finding for the year 2019, result of a 20-year prospection on Phnom Kulen Plateau. In English & French
Publications Angkor: Society and State by Leonid Alexandrovich Sedov The "communal-theocratric" society of Angkor described by a prominent Russian historian and sociologist. In English
Publications Un voyage au Laos [A Journey into Laos] by Magdeleine Murat A short yet vivid description of Laos in the 1920s, with references to Angkor-related legends. In French
Photos Phnom Penh and Indochina 1885, by Xavier Brau de Saint-Pol Lias by Xavier Brau de Saint-Pol Lias The photographic record of a visit to Phnom Penh in 1885.
Publications Les curieuses inscriptions du Cambodge (Curious Cambodian Inscriptions) by Éric Bourdonneau What make the ancient inscriptions of Cambodia so particular. In French
Links DHARMA Project A transnational project on epigraphy and philology, including the corpus of Khmer inscriptions
Links The BEFEO on Persee The Bulletin of Ecole Francaise d'Extreme-Orient digitized since its foundation in 1901. In English & French
Publications Siamese Attacks on Angkor before 1430 by Lawrence P. Briggs A documented argument of the 'Fall of Angkor'. In English
Books The Khmer Empire by Claude Jacques & Philippe Lafond Cities and Sanctuaries from the 5th to the 13th Century In English
Books Stories in Stone: The Sdok Kok Thom Inscription & the Enigma of Khmer History by John Burgess . In English
Books Melanges sur l'Archéologie du Cambodge by Bernard Philippe Groslier Close friend of King Norodom Sihanouk´s since childhood, Bernard Philippe Groslier, born in Cambodia the son of famous Khmerologist George Groslier, shares… In French
Links Khmer Ruins in Thailand A useful online platform on Khmer archaeological sites in modern Thailand. In English & Thai
Links A Manual of pre-Angkorian Khmer with Grammatical Notes: The Dated Inscriptions, by Philip N. Jenner A useful philologic and epigraphic study of the pre-Angkorian dated inscriptions. In English & Old Khmer
Publications Quelques précisions sur la fin du Fou-Nan / A Few Clarifications on Funan Collapse by George Coedès The end years of Funan revisited by eminent Sanskritist George Coedès. In French
Books A History of Cambodia by David P. Chandler One of the major must-read studies on Cambodia history. In English
Books The Antiquities of Cambodia by John Thomson Was he "the first" or "one of the first" to rediscover Angkor and to capture it on film? No matter what, John Thomson's testimony remains priceless. In English
Books The English Governess at the Siamese Court by Anna Leonowens The written account that decades later inspired a best-selling book and a Hollywood musical is nevertheless a valuable document for historians. In English
Publications 'Coedès' Histories of Cambodia' by Michael Vickery The case against George Coedès, not as an epigraphist but as an 'historian with the wrong framework'. In English
Films "Romance, Crime and Political Awakening:" the Malraux Affair (1923) in the archives by Lia Genovese Skimming the archives in France and Cambodia to enhance our views on a murky affair: the André-Clara Malraux looting in Banteay Srei, December 1923. In English
Publications 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
Photos Visions of Cambodian Dance selected by...Raymond Cogniat by Raymond Cogniat Some wondrous black-and-white photographs of dancers in Cambodia, Laos, Annam and Tonkin (Vietnam), shot in the 1920s.
Books Danses d'Indochine [Dances of Indochina] by Raymond Cogniat An enlightening reflexion on Southeast Asian dances, and in particular on Cambodian court dance. In French
Books Les loups de Paris | Le Club des Morts [Wolves of Paris - The Club of the Dead] by Jules Lermina A serialized novel set in a louche ring of adventurers searching for the "Treasure of the Khmers". In French
Publications 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
Photos Visions of Angkor by...Solange Brand by Solange Brand Never-seen-before photographs of Angkor temples and Siem Reap River dating back to 1968.
Books Les Monuments Khmers du style du Bayon et Jayavarman VII by Philippe Stern A fundamental study on the 'Bayon style' of architecture, which still helps us in better understanding the evolution of Jayavarman VII's reign. In French
Books Early Indo-Cambodian Contacts (Literary and Linguistic) by Kalyan Kumar Sarkar A textual and linguistical revisitation of pre-Angkorean and Angkorean inscriptions by a renowned Indian researcher. In English
Books A New Voyage Round The World by William Dampier Adventurer and gifted explorer William Dampier's view on early Southeast Asia In English
Publications 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
Films Jungle Bound: Angkor, Cambodia by Travel Film Archive & Deane H. Dickason A smart compilation of Angkor daily life and artistic activities in the late 1930s. In English
Publications 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
Publications 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
Publications 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
Publications 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
Publications Two Narrative Buddhist Steles by Nicolas Revire Captions prepared for two narrative steles on the life of the Buddha discovered in Angkor, Cambodia, and now kept at the National Museum of Cambodia. In English, French & Khmer
Films Koh Ker, The Lost City of Khmer Empire by Chanratana Chen The fascinating temple complex of Koh Ker, on the way between Angkor and Preah Vihear. In English & Khmer
Publications The Preservation and Management of the Monuments of Champa in Central Vietnam by Ky-Phuong Tran 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. In English, Chinese & Vietnamese
Films Recreating Angkor Wat: The 12th Century Cambodian Capital | The City Of God Kings A filmic summary of the history of Angkor and the Khmer Empire.
Films ¨Lost Worlds¨ in Angkor by Lost Worlds Series A tad kitschy, with great photography and some interesting insights. In English
Books Le Roi du Mal (King of Evil) by Jules Lermina The sequel of a popular French mystery novel reflecting a remarkable knowledge of Angkor only a few years after Henri Mouhot's 'rediscovery'. In French
Films First Colloquium on Archeology and Restoration, Mexico-Cambodia Comparative discussion on latest developments in archaelogical research and conservation, both in Mexico and Cambodia. In English, Khmer & Spanish
Films លោកហង់រីម៉ាហ្សាល់, ស្ទើរមួយជីវិតដើម្បីអភិរក្សជួសជុល និងស្រាវជ្រាវតំបន់អង្គរ, Henri Marchal A portrait of Henri Marchal, "the most Cambodian of all famous French archaelogists" In Khmer
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… In French & German
Publications Iconographical Issues in the Archaeology of Wat Phra Men, Nakhon Pathom by Nicolas Revire The colossal Buddhas of central Thailand temples and their significance in the evolution of regional Buddhism during the 7th and 8th centuries. In English
Publications The Archaeology of early contact with India and the Mediterranean World, from the 4th century BC to the 4th century AD by Bérénice Bellina-Pryce & Ian Glover How global trade, spices and maritime routes impacted the links between India and ancient Southeast Asia. In English
Links Alison in Cambodia A trove of updated news on archaeological and historical research in Cambodia
Links 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 by Pascal Royère How the particular spatial organization of this version of the 'temple-mountain' prefigured Angkor Wat. In French
Links 考古 | Kaogu | Archaeology Academic journal of Chinese archaeology published by the Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS).
Books Voyage au Cambodge, l'architecture khmer by Louis Delaporte Major essay on Khmer architecture, past and pre-modern. In French
Books Voyage dans les Royaumes de Siam, de Cambodge et de Laos by Henri Mouhot Including the famous relation of the January 1860 visit to Angkor site, this edition drew from Mouhot's Diary and previous publications.in English and French. In French
Books Henri Mouhot, premier explorateur du Laos (1826-1861) by Jules Roy A documented profile of the later-acclaimed explorer, who had died in Laos and whose fame had not been yet established. In French
Books 柬埔寨通史 | The History of Cambodia by Lisheng Duan A reference essay on Cambodian history and culture by Chinese historian Duan Lisheng In Chinese
Books Lettres du Cambodge, 1947-1950 by Martine de la Ferrière The coming to age of a young French woman at a transition period for modern Cambodia.
Books Champa by R.C. Majumdar Volume I of the "Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East Series" dealt with the Kingdom of Champa, more "indianized" than Angkor. In English
Publications Circular Sites at Angkor: A Radar Scattering Model by Elizabeth H. Moore Eleven circular sites analyzed with pre-Lidar technology in Angkor area show similarities with building techniques used in Ancient Northern Thailand.
Publications A Commentary on Lboek Angar Vat | 'The Poem of Angkor Wat' | ល្បើកអង្គរវត្ត by Sotheavin Nhim "Once in a glorious time in the time, there was a king who was law-abiding and generous".... In English & Khmer
Publications Fish Scenes, Symbolism, and Kingship in the Bas-Reliefs of Angkor Wat and the Bayon by Tyson R. Roberts Follow the fish: what fish representations in Angkorean bas-reliefs can tells us about ancient history. In English
Publications New Findings Hint at The True Reasons For The Decline of Angkor Civilisation by Alison K. Carter A fresh attempt in explaining the "disappearance-transformation" of the ancient Khmer power center.
Films Angkor: Lessons for the Modern World by Alexandra Cousteau The dependency of Angkor to water management, explored and commented before Lidar research taught us more about the ancient irrigation and reserve system. In English
Films Simulating 24 hours at Medieval Angkor Wat by Tom Chandler Visual simulation of a day in the life of Ancient Angkor. In English
Links Music at Angkor A compilation of the imagery of musicians and musical instruments across bas-reliefs in Angkor Wat, Banteay Srei and the Bayon. In English
Books Voyage dans l'Indo-Chine, 1848-1856 by C.-E. Bouillevaux Nearly twenty years before the "re-discoverer" of Angkor Henri Mouhot, a tireless Catholic missionary did visit the ancient Khmer city.
Books Indian Cultural Influence in Cambodia by Bijan Raj Chatterji A reference study on early Cambodia, Angkor civilization and its links to Indian culture. In English
Photos Visions of Angkor by...Lois Conner by Lois Conner Photographic essays by famous or budding photographers. A forum for young and confirmed talents, a compilation of reference visual arts renditions of Angkor.
Photos Visions of Angkor by...Carl Werntz by Carl Newland Werntz Photographic essays or paintings by famous or budding artists. A forum for creators, a compilation of reference visual arts renditions of Angkor.
Links EFEO Photographic Archives Collection An online treasure for researchers, artists and Angkor lovers. In French
Publications Death and Mortuary Rituals in Mainland Southeast Asia: From Hunter-Gatherers to the God Kings of Angkor by Charles F. H. Higham A journey in time from elite burial rituals in the Neolithic Age to the "temple mausolea" of Angkor. In English
Publications The Life of the Ramayana in Ancient Cambodia: A Study of the Political, Religious and Ethical Roles of an Epic Tale in Real Time by Sophearith Siyonn A remarkable study in the Cambodian version of Ramayana through epigraphic and iconographic sources. In English
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 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 Corpus of Khmer Inscriptions Online /SEAlang More than half of the some 1,200 Khmer inscriptions retrieved and deciphered are searchable online and indexed by location, date, idiom.
Links Asian Historical Architecture Photo depository on early Asian architecture nurtured by numerous contributors around the world
Links Siddham, The Asia Inscriptions Database A great online resource for inscriptions in the languages of south, central and south-east Asia
Links Lan Sunnary's Audio Archives | Archives Sonores Lan Sunnary Audio collection of lectures given by eminent researchers in Khmer Studies
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 The Living Angkor Road Project Southeeast Asian Archeology Newsblog about most recent discoveries on the Khmer Empire communication network,
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…
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…
Links Khemara Vithya (Khmer Knowledge) A website dedicated to pre-Angkorian and Angkorian research, entirely in Khmer
Links Khmer Temples in modern Thailand The major Khmer archeological sites on Thailand territory listed and briefly commented.
Publications A proposed relationship between Champa and Chola dynasties during the 11th and 13th centuries by Ky-Phuong Tran & Tu-Anh Thi Nguyen "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… In English & Vietnamese
Films West Mebon, Temple and Lake by École Française d´Extrême-Orient (EFEO) 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. In English, French & Khmer
Publications Music and Dance in Ancient Cambodia as Evidenced by Old Khmer Epigraphy by Saveros Pou Author(s): Saveros Pou Source: In English
Books The Angkorian city: From Hariharalaya to Yashodharapura by Miriam T. Stark & Alison K. Carter & Piphal Heng & Rachna Chhay An exhaustive update on contemporary archaelogical finds, and what we do know about the urbanistic development of the Angkorian city. In English
Publications Coastal Connectivity: Long-Term Trading Networks Across the South China Sea by Kim Dung Nguyen & Peter Bellwood & Mike T. Carson The prehistory of cultural and commercial exchanges across the South China Sea and mainland Southeast Asia. In English
Publications Gold in early Southeast Asia by Anna T.N. Bennett The precious metal and its impact on early Southeast Asian civilizations. In English
Publications Conflicting Conceptions of the State: Siam, France and Vietnam in the Late Nineteenth Century by Martin Stuart-Fox Political entities and terminology in early and pre-modern Southeast Asia In English
Publications The Origins of the Sukhodaya (Sukhot'ai) Art by H.G. Quaritch Wales A well-balanced study on cultural and artistic exchanges around ancient Southeast Asia, summarizing the author's original view on the Indianization process In English
Publications カンボジア, アンコールトム城門の建造過程 | The Building Phases of Gates at Angkor Thom by Hiroki Hattori & Shin-ichi Nishimoto & Sokuntheary So & Takeshi Nakagawa The three stages of the building of Angkor Thom gates In Japanese
Publications Organisation religieuse et profane du temple khmer du VIIeme au XIIIeme siècle | The Khmer Temple in the 7th-13th centuries, Religious and Secular Organization by Dominique Soutif The ceremonial and social role of the temple space in early Cambodia reconstructed through inscriptions In French
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… In English
Publications The Major Role of the Mons in Southeast Asia by Nai Pan Hla Mon and Mon-Khmer tribes came from the North, not from the South: new insights on an old controversy among linguists and historians. In English
Publications Unearthing an Atlantean Myth in Angkor by Christophe Pottier & Dan Penny & Mitch Hendrickson Unearthing an Atlantean myth in Angkor: geoarchaeological investigation of the ‘underwater road’ crossing the Tonle Sap Lake In English
Publications Des mots khmers désignant les 'documents écrits' | Khmer Terminology for Written Documents by Saveros Pou From stone inscriptions to actual books on paper, the terminology of written words and their support In French
Publications Phum Lovea: A moated precursor to the pura of Cambodia? by Dougald W. O'Reilly & Louise Shewan Burial sites show early similarities between different cultures around Southeast Asia. In English
Publications A Historiography of Angkor’s River Network by Veronica Walker Vadillo How road transportation took precedence over fluvial and lake navigation in the development of 13th-century Angkor. In English & Khmer
Publications Early Mainland Southeast Asian Landscapes in the First Millennium A.D. by Miriam T. Stark A useful synthesis of what we know about Mainland Southeast Asia before the development of larger polities, cities-states and empires In English
Publications Inland Angkor, Coastal Kedah: Landscapes, Subsistence Systems and State Development in Early SEA by Jane Allen Unconventional approach of two 'success stories' in the process of state formation across Southeast Asia, inland Angkor and coastal Kedah (Malaysia) In English
Publications Power and Pragmatism in the Political Economy of Angkor by Eileen Lustig A broad study of politics, economics and the specificity of the Angkorean State. In English
Publications Solstice Alignments at Angkor Wat and Nearby Temples: Connecting to the Cycles of Time by William F. Romain Comparative solstice alignement of seven major Angkorean monuments in relation to Phnom Kulen and Kbal Spean In English
Publications Ceramic Collection and Conservation from the Preah Vihear Area by Sokha Tep Report on ceramics conservation and scientific course for staff training at the Eco-Global Museum, June-August 2013 In English & Khmer
Publications New findings on 11th-Century Buriram Iron Furnaces The group of Khmer sanctuaries in the Buriram Province of Thailand has been shortlisted to the UNESCO World Heritage List. In Thai
Publications Arteries of Empire by Mitch Hendrickson An operational study of transport and communication in Angkorian Southeast Asia (9th to 15th centuries CE) In English
Publications The Western Top Temple’s Stone Blocks by Sok Keo Sovannara Preliminary introduction to the Inscriptions, Graffiti, Marks and Sketched Designs in Prasat Top Lech, previously known as Monument 486. In English
Publications Temple Models and Simulated Context in a Virtual Angkor by Tom Chandler & Martin Polkinghorne 'Through the visualisation lens': how can we get closer to a valid representation of the Ancient Khmer temples with new technological resources? In English
Publications Top-down and bottom-up water management: A diachronic model of changing water management strategies at Angkor by Sarah Klassen & Damian Evans How the study of water management through times inform us about population density and social organization in early and medieval Angkor. In English
Publications Contacts between the Upper Thai-Malay Peninsula and the Mediterranean World by Brigitte Borell-Seidel & Bérénice Bellina-Pryce & Boonyarit Chaisuwan This essay presents a selection of artefacts originating from the region of the Mediterranean Sea and mainly dating from the Roman Imperial period (here the… In English
Publications In Search of Tambralinga's Heartland by Wannasarn Noonsuk New findings on regional kingdoms with links to Funan, Angkor and the development and collapse of the Khmer Empire. In English & Thai
Publications Temple Occupation and The Tempo of Collapse at Angkor Wat by Miriam T. Stark & Piphal Heng & Alison K. Carter Ground occupation and industrial activity as indicators for the timing of the decline and fall of Angkor as a regional center of power. In English
Publications A Visit to the Ruined Cities and Buildings of Cambodia by Adolf Bastian An early exploration of Angkor and surrounding temples by German anthropologist Adolf Bastian. In English
Publications Inscriptions du Phnom Kulen: Corpus existant et inscriptions inédites, une mise en contexte / Phnom Kulen Inscriptions by Jean-Baptiste "JB" Chevance 20 inscriptions in the Phnom Kulen area tell us about the persistence of religious traditions associated to the 'temple-mountain' from pre-Angkorean times. In French
Publications De l’ancienneté de Hariharālaya / A Bakong Inscription and the Datation of Hariharalaya City by Christophe Pottier & Dominique Soutif An epigraphic study on one of the major urban centers preceding Angkor, Hariharalaya. In French
Publications New Perspectives on Early Cambodia from the Lower Mekong Archaeological Project by Miriam T. Stark Searching the source of the Khmer civilization in the Mekong Delta. In English
Publications The Musée Indo-Chinois in Paris: A Transcultural Perspective on Architectural Museums by Michael S. Falser A study in museology, art and architectural history, and colonial mindset related to Angkor. In English
Publications Note on Archaelogical Survey and Excavations in North-Eastern Thailand in 1959 by J.J. Boeles A useful summary of archeological research in Northeastern Thailand at the end of the 1950s In English
Publications Tantric Buddhism at Angkor Thom by Hiram W. Woodward Jr. The quest for the 'Jayavarman's Triad', by a celebrated Southeast Asian Art historian and curator. In English
Publications Eleventh-Century Commercial Developments in Angkor and Champa by Kenneth R. Hall Trade and maritime rivalries during the 11th century. In English
Publications Le Royaume de Champa (The Champa Kingdom) by Georges Maspero A presentation of the Kingdom of Champa by Georges Maspero, distinguished sinologist and orientalist. In French
Publications Facts and Fiction: The Myth of Suvaṇṇabhūmi Through the Thai and Burmese Looking Glass by Nicolas Revire Suvarnabhumi (Sanskrit) or Suvaṇṇabhūmi (Pali) may be rendered in English as ‘Golden Earth’, ‘Golden Land’, or ‘Land of Gold’. This fabled Indian name… In English
Publications La toponymie khmère / Khmer Toponymy by Saveros Pou How we can understand (or not) the names of ancient Khmer temples, settlements and landmarks in their modern forms. In French & Khmer
Publications Angkor's Roads: an Archaeo-Lexical Approach by Eileen Lustig & Mitch Hendrickson What the evolution of Old Khmer and Sanskrit terminology tells us about the road and communication system in the Khmer Empire. In English
Publications The Origins of the Civilization of Angkor by Charles F. H. Higham How a constellation of tribes and linguistic systems derivating from Bronze and Iron Ages led to the Angkor civilization. In English
Publications Stones to Angkor by Collective Dating Khmer Temples construction along the East Royal Road with the provenance of sandstone blocks, based on their magnetic susceptibility. In English
Publications La Route Sacrée/Sacred Road to Angkor by Catherine Vanesse From Phimai (Isan Province, Thailand) to Angkor, 225 km graced by Khmer Temples and ancient buildings. In English & French
Publications Is Angkor Wat a 12th-century Facebook? by Andrew Buncombe "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… In English
Publications The Lost City of Cambodia: Mahendraparvata by Chiara Goia & Joshua Hammer Lidar exploration shows a "template of Angkor Wat" high on the Phnom Kulen plateau. In English
Publications Roads to and from Angkor by Mitch Hendrickson Pioneer academic work on the ¨Historic Routes to Angkor¨ In English
Photos Guardian Lions of Banteay Chhmar by Angkor Database 4 guardian lions unearthed on the 12th century archeological site of Banteay Chhmar.
Photos Visions of Angkor by...Therese Le Prat by Thérese Le Prat Photographic essays by famous or budding photographers. A forum for young and confirmed talents.
Photos Visions of Angkor by...Kim Chhay by Kim Chhay Photographic essays by famous or budding photographers. A forum for young and confirmed talents.
Photos The first Cambodian postage stamp ever by Angkor Database Angkor Wat in the background of the first Cambodian postage stamp, issued in 1952.
Photos Mary Ann Sullivan Photo Collection by Mary Ann Sullivan Personal photo-exploration of several temples in the Angkor Wat area
Khmer Art Worldwide Shiva and Uma, Husband and Wife - Banteay Srei by Andy Brouwer Entry #11 in Khmer Art Worldwide Collection
Khmer Art Worldwide Vajimukha - Prasat Neang Khmau by Andy Brouwer Entry #12 in Khmer Art Worlwide Collection
Khmer Art Worldwide Lintel - Prasat Sralao by Andy Brouwer Entry #8 in Khmer Art Worldwide Collection
Khmer Art Worldwide Bronze Reclining Vishnu – West Mebon by Andy Brouwer Entry #13 in Khmer Art Worldwide Collection
Khmer Art Worldwide Leper King or Yama – Terrace of the Leper King by Andy Brouwer Entry #10 in Khmer Art Worldwide Collection
Khmer Art Worldwide Khmer Art at The National Gallery of Australia by Andy Brouwer Entry #15 in Khmer Art Worlwide Collection
Khmer Art Worldwide The Strange "Exchange" of Khmer Art Between EFEO and Japan, 1941 by Andy Brouwer Entry #4, Khmer Art Worldwide Photo Collection
Khmer Art Worldwide King Jayavarman VII in Angkor Thom by Andy Brouwer Entry #5 in Khmer Art Worldwide Collection
Khmer Art Worldwide The Battle of Bhima versus Duryodhana – Prasat Chen, Koh Ker by Andy Brouwer Entry #6 in Khmer Art Collection
Khmer Art Worldwide The Giant Garuda of Koh Ker by Andy Brouwer Entry #1, Khmer Art Worldwide Photo Collection by Andy Brouwer
Khmer Art Worldwide Shiva Ardhanarishvara (“God is a Half-Woman”), I by Andy Brouwer Entry #2, Khmer Art Worldwide Photo Collection by Andy Brouwer
Films ៨០០ឆ្នាំក្រោយមក អាជ្ញាធរអប្សរាជួសជុលកំពែងក្រុងអង្គរធំឡើងវិញ | Angkor and Beyond Series Thmey Thmey by Thmey Thmey 25 & Apsara National Authority About the latest major works in the Angkor perimeter, including the renovation of Angkor Thom enclosure wall In Khmer
Films Les archives de la Conservation d'Angkor, Dans les pas des archéologues (Angkor Conservation Archives) by École Française d´Extrême-Orient (EFEO) Archaeologist Christophe Pottier and Archivist MEY Sovannara present the Conservation d'Angkor archives, a real historic treasure. In French
Films The Oldest Verse Inscription in Khmer by Trent Walker The Oldest Verse Inscription in Khmer សិលាចារឹកភាសាខ្មែរចាស់ជាងគេដែលសរេសរជាពាក្យកាព្យ In Khmer
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… In English
Films The LiDAR campaign detailed by Damian Evans Airborne Light Detecting & Ranging over Angkor site and surroundings In English
Films I Am Angkor Wat by Tim Pek A poetical evocation of Angkor history and its significance for Cambodia young generation. In English
Films Cambodia & Angkor in the 1930s by AncientAdventuresCambodia A rare travel film on Cambodia in the 1930s. In English
Devata The Devatas of Chau Say Tevoda Temple The remarkable devatas of a precious temple in Angkor Thom
Books Le Royaume de Champa | The Kingdom of Champa by Georges Maspero Mainly based on Chinese sources and local inscriptions, the formidable study on the Kingdom of Champa and what it tells us about Angkor In French & Chinese
Books Enthousiasmes, recueillements et poemes khmers by Mary Gerny-Marchal & Henri Marchal A poetry collection by Henri Marchal's first wife, Mary Gerny-Marchal In French
Books 柬埔寨通史 | The History of Cambodia | Paperback by Lisheng Duan A reference essay on Cambodian history and culture by Chinese historian Duan Lisheng In Chinese
Books Angkor Wat, Time Space and Kingship by Eleanor Mannikka An exploration of the spatial and numerological organization of Angkor Wat In English
Books The Origins of Bagan: The archaeological landscape of Upper Burma to AD 1300 by Bob Hudson Origins and early development of the Kingdom of Bagan (Pagan). In English
Books Le site de Koh Ker et le regne de Jayavarman IV/ Koh Ker and Jayavarman IV by Chanratana Chen Probably the most complete study on Koh Ker and the reign of Jayavarman IV. In French
Books Dancing in Cambodia, At Large in Burma by Amitav Gosh A dazzling, poignant journey through Cambodia's modern history and the 'Stories in Stones' told by Angkor. In English
Books Angkor, Chronique d'une renaissance by Maxime Prodromidès Through a gallery of vivid portraits, the author describes the fascination Angkor triggered during the modern age among explorers, archeologists, writers,… In French
Archimages The Rebirth of Angkor Explorers, archeological campaigns, first rebuilding efforts in late 19th century and several decades of the 20th century.