Preservation

Considerations on Angkor Wat, its architectural preservation and the diplomatic-political context by a leading Indian archeologist.

In English

[CGX] refers to numbering in the ADB photo collection.STYLE PRÉANGKORIEN (VIe-VIIIe SIÈCLES) [PRE-ANGKORIAN STYLE (6th-8th CENTURIES)][CG1] 1-1 : Pl. III, fig.…

Mystery surrounded the auction sale of the first 'Director of the Protectorate of Cambodia's archive and collection in 2017.

In the preface, the author, directly associated with the Indian effort of restoration in Angkor (1986-1993) remarkeded: Angkor Vat temple-complex in Cambodia,…

In English

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

Khmer statuary art reflected in 42 pieces from the collection of Musée Guimet, Paris, in a selection published in 1965.

Sixty years after the historic speech given by President of France Charles De Gaulle (22 Nov. 1890 – 9 Nov. 1970) ) at Phnom Penh National Sports Complex…

In English

The processus of prospection, selection and nomination of Cambodian archeological sites to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites List.

In English

An independent and remarkably well-documented study on the EFEO, its achievments and shortcomings since 1898 until 1956.

In French

A booklet presenting EFEO's activities to the visitors of the upcoming 1931 Colonial Exhibition.

In French

From Americain Samoa to Vanuatu, a smart, user-friendly archival and virtual museum project on the history of the Pacific Islands and Oceania.

In-progress: the first immersive 3D museum dedicated to Angkor heritage in Siem Reap.

In English, French & Khmer

Vishnu in all 'his' avatars - A fascinating exhibition in Sydney (through October 2026), and a gorgeous book reviewed here.

In English

One century later, André Malraux's raid on Banteay Srei bas-reliefs is still raising interest and controversy.

In English & French

A lesser-known feature movie dealing with serious matters - art looting, perpetuation of art traditions - at the start of Cambodia's "Second Kingdom" period.

In Khmer

In this 1997 interview, King Norodom Sihanouk talks about his movies and how they expressed his "love for my Cambodia and its people."

In English

In this one chapter, the then-Prince Sihamoni comments on the actors and actresses who gave life to the King Father's filmic achievements.

An open access resource on cultural and archaelogical research across Southeast Asia.

In English

The essential reference book on Cambodian flora, published in 2000. With cross-referenced indexes, trilingual descriptions, Khmer original and romanized names.

In English, French & Khmer

A booklet celebrating the inscription of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) List on 7 Nov. 2003.

In French