Architecture

An early description of Angkor Wat by a young and curious-minded traveler dating back from 1862. And more about Banteay Srei?

In French & English (ADB Translation)

Architectural achievements in Angkor and Angkorian temples

Monumental work on pre-Angkorian art from Udon to the Mekong Delta with Sambor Prei Kuk as hypothetical center.

In French

The first exhaustive presentation of Phnom Penh National Sports Complex, issued right after this Jewel of Cambodian Golden Age opened in 1964.

In French & English (ADB Translation)

What is the origin of the "Iron Palace", often called "Napoleon" or "Suez", erected in the precinct of the Royal Palace of Cambodia in the 1860s or 1870s?

In English & French

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

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

How a chance encounter with Cambodia in the late 1950s led to some meaningful photographs reflecting a historic period lacking of in-depth studies.

In English & French

A remarkable approach of Angkor and pre-Angkorian structures by a Japanese architect and specialist of Hindu-Buddhist architecture

The first volume of a remarkable account of the Siamese and Laotian societies, geographical surveys and mining explorations.

In English

A remarkable 1890s account of the Siamese, Cambodian and Laotian societies, geographical surveys and mining explorations.

In English

One of the first published travel accounts from French explorers at the end of the 19th century, with hunting anecdotes and -- fortunately -- much more...

In French

The reference publication on modernist architecture in Bangkok, a testament to its visual and historic relevance.

A small part of Le Prat's photographic work on the ancient Khmer temples,

A website devoted to some 60 Khmer temples and monuments, with a comparative presentation of Indian and Yucatan Maya temples.

In English

In memory of Prince Sisowath Kulachad, who passed on 14 June 2024 and whose inspiring influence remains with us.

In English

A summary of the history of Khmer Empire and neighboring cultures through architecture.

In English

A useful contribution for a better understanding of what was hastily called "Indianization" of Southeast Asia. Architectural point of view.

In English

The 1922 Colonial Exhibition in Marseille, France, with Angkor Wat tower pinnacles, Khmer ancient sculptures and live dancers starring.

In French

A reference summary of the history of art in Thailand, by a Thai educationist and archaeologist.

In English