Links Artistic Syncretism at the Sanctuary of Truth, Thailand A joyful explosion of Thai, Khmer, Chinese, Hindu and Buddhist artistic influences in a sanctuary dedicated to devotion and creative woodcraft. In English
Books Tantra, Magic and Vernacular Religion in Monsoon Asia (Introduction) Preface to a collection of documented essays on Tantrism, particularly in South Asia and Southeast Asia. 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
Books Pistes, fleuves et jungles: A travers l'Indochine et les pays voisins [Trails, Rivers, Jungles: Across Indochina and Neighboring Countries] by Raymond Recouly A pleasant read from a typical French 'grand reporter' of the 1930s who befriended famous journalist Albert Londres. In French
Publications Routes maritimes et contacts culturels entre la Méditerranée et l'Asia | Maritime Routes and Mediterranean-Asian Cultural Swaps by Ariane de Saxcé How the Greeks made their own discovery of the monsoon trade winds.
Publications About Jean Moura's house and Khmer collection by Angkor Database Mystery surrounds the auction sale of the first 'Director of the Protectorate of Cambodia''s archive and collection in 2017.
Publications Maritime Trade between Thailand and Bengal by Shahnaj Husne Jahan A summary of archaeological finds shining a new light on the history of maritime trade and early Southeeast Asia. In English
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.
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
Books Elephant train, Phnom Penh to Bangkok in 1871 A picturesque and pertinent travelogue of the 1871 mission set to rescue Cambodian princesses from Bangkok. In English & French
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
Links Southeast Asian Archaeological Bibliography A useful tool for bibliographical research, including "Looking for" labeling. In English, French, Thai & Dutch
Books Kambuja-desa, or An Ancient Hindu Colony in Cambodia by R. C. Majumdar An India-centered approach of Cambodia, Champa and the "Indian colonization" of Southeast Asia". In English
Books Ying-yai Sheng-lan 瀛涯勝覽 | 'The Overall Survey of the Ocean's Shores' The reference travelogue of Ma Huan, interperter and translator with Zheng He's flotilla: how China saw the world in the early Ming dynasty era. In English
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
Links GeoZik An educational platform and an essential online trove for musicologists and musicians around the world. In English & French
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
Books A World of Water: Rain, Rivers and Seas in Southeast Asian Histories by Peter Boomgaard A crosscultural, multidisciplinary, study on water, its economic and social impact, and its symbolism. In English
Publications Rivers, Oceans, and Spirits: Water Cosmologies, Gender, and Religious Change in Southeast Asia by Barbara Watson Andaya The centrality of water in Southeast Asian cosmologies. In English
Publications The Ancient Journey of African Tropical Trees to Southeast Asia by Neha Jain New finds in paleo-botanical studies trace the origin of majestic species in Southeast Asian rainforest back to the African continent. In English
Publications Early Historic South Asia: Geography, Climate, and the Human Landscape by Mamta Dwivedi A dynamic approach of Early South Asia and the exchanges across the Bay of Bengal. In English
Publications The Archaeology of Bengal: Trading Networks, Cultural Identities by Himanshu Prabha Ray How the emergence of an 'Indic cultural sphere' can be traced across the Indian Ocean. 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 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 Cambodian Wooden Houses, 1,500 Years of Khmer Heritage by Darryl Leon Collins & Sokol Hok A central element of Cambodian culture, traditions and art, the wooden house is a link connecting Ancient Angkor and modern Cambodia. In English
Publications Notice sur le Royaume de Khmer ou de Kambodge by Vinh Ky Truong The earliest contribution on Angkor published in an European scientific journal by a Southeastasian scholar. In French
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
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
Links BKI - Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences of Southeast Asia and Oceania One of the oldest publications dedicated to Southeast Asian studies.
Books Bridging The Gulf: Maritime Cultural Heritage of the Western Indian Ocean by Himanshu Prabha Ray Fishing and seafaring in the history of India and her contacts with the rest of the world. In English
Links SPAFA Journal An open access resource on cultural and archaelogical research across Southeast Asia.
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
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
Books Journal of an Embassy to the Courts of Siam and Cochin-China by John Crawfurd A lively description of mainland Southeast Asia in the 1820s. In English
Publications "Indianization" from the Indian Point of View: Trade and Cultural Contacts with Southeast Asia in the Early First Millennium C.E by Monica L. Smith Did Western scholars overestimate the scope of "Indian influence" on Southeast Asia? In English
Books Five Years in Siam, From 1891 to 1896, Vol I by Herbert Warington Smyth The first volume of a remarkable account of the Siamese and Laotian societies, geographical surveys and mining explorations. In English
Books Five Years in Siam, From 1891 to 1896, Vol II by Herbert Warington Smyth Second volume of a remarkable account of the Siamese, Cambodian and Laotian societies, geographical surveys and mining explorations. In English
Publications Gongs, Bells, and Cymbals: The Archaeological Record in Maritime Asia from the ninth to the seventeenth centuries by Arsenio C. Nicolas The circulation of musical instruments around Asia, in particular those in bronze, and what it tells us about regional trade in ancient times. In English
Publications Sailing To Suvarnabhumi, The Land of Gold by Himanshu Prabha Ray & Susan Verma Mishra One of the most comprehensive and groundbreaking works on commercial, maritime, cultural and religious links between India and the Southeast Asian entity. 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
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
Photography Anthro~Instas | Cambodia | Phoneography by Emiko Stock "The ethnographer notebooks" in Cambodia, 2015-2017
Books Relations de voyages et textes géographiques arabes, persans et turks by Gabriel Ferrand The "Island of Khmer" in the accounts of Arab travelers through the centuries. In French & Arabic
Publications Spice Routes and Cultural Influences: The India-Cambodia Culinary Dialogue by Angkor Database A background reading selection about the rich and complex interrelation between India and Cambodia from ancient times to nowadays respective culinary cultures. In English
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
Publications Indians in Southeast Asia: Sojourners, Settlers, Diasporas by Amba Pande From the earliest times, there were substantial movement of people between the Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka and Southeast asia. In English
Publications The Role of the Cham and Malay Colonies in Vietnam (18th-19th centuries) by Nicolas Weber Power struggle and ethnic minorities in pre-colonial Southeast Asia, and in particular across the Mekong Delta. In English
Publications Ha Tien or Banteay Meas in the Time of the Fall of Ayutthaya by Yumio Sakurai & Takako Kitagawa Pepper and Power: Chinese Port Colonies and Khmer, Siam and Vietnamese rivalries in the Mekong Delta area. In English
Publications Siem Reap: Then and Now by Darryl Leon Collins An informed portrait of Siem Reap since the times of the "rediscovery" of Angkor. In English
Publications Travelers, Dreamers, Adventurers and Agitators: Common Worlds and Uncommon Lives Across Nineteenth–Century Cambodia by Thibodi Buakamsri A fascinating exploration of lesser known, unofficial documents and testimonies on pre-colonial Cambodia and the French push for colonization. In English
Publications Cambodia in the Mid-Nineteenth Century: A quest for survival, 1840-1863 by Bun Srun Theam The troubled years of mid-19th century, when Cambodia was struggling to survive as a nation. In English
Publications Travels in Siam and Cambodia by David Olyphant King "The temple stands solitary and alone in the jungle, in too perfect order to be called a ruin, a relic of a race far ahead in all arts and sciences." In English
Publications Notes on the Antiquities and Natural History of Cambodia by James Campbell These informative notes stand among the earliest descriptions of Angkor and pre-colonial Cambodia by Western travelers. In English
Books Description du Royaume Thai ou Siam by Jean-Baptiste Pallegoix An early account of Angkor and pre-colonial Cambodial included in this compendium on the Siamese Kingdom in the 1830s-1850s. In French
Publications Report On the Kingdom of Cambodia, the ruins of Angkor and the Kingdom of Siam by Joseph-Georges Ganier Notations on Angkor and Cambodian resources by an enigmatic traveler-adventurer, J.G.G. d'Aubain. In English
Books Travels in the Central Parts of Indo-China (Siam), Cambodia and Laos by Henri Alexandre Mouhot The English, more complete version of the historic travelogue by naturalist and explorer Henri Mouhot. In English
Books Le Cambodge, II Les provinces siamoises | 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 "Angkor Wat" ("Ankor Wat") by Allen Ginsberg by Allen Ginsberg A literary monument to Angkor, "Kingdom Come or Kingdom Yore". In English
Films "Ankor Wat" read by Allen Ginsberg (1969) by Allen Ginsberg The Beat Generation forward-thinker spent five days in Angkor during his 1963 journey from India to Japan. Here is his voice. 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 November 1967: Jackie K. Goes To Cambodia by Angkor Database As a Netflix movie will soon re-create this moment, we revisit a visit surrounded with political tragedy, romance and desperation, and the looming Vietnam War. 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
Books Norodom Sihanouk & Zhou Enlai by Julio A. Jeldres An extraordinary friendship on the fringes of the Cold War In English
Khmer Art Worldwide Leper King or Yama – Terrace of the Leper King by Andy Brouwer Entry #10 in Khmer Art Worldwide Collection
Photography Michael Vickery Photographing Cambodia in the 1960s-1980s by Michael Vickery Cambodia before the civll war as seen by anthropologist and historian Michael Vickery.
Links Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre Anthropological resources on Southeast Asia, with an emphasis on Thailand
Links The Southeast Asia Ceramic Society (SEACS) The website reflecting work and publications around the collection created by William Willets in 1969 at the University Art Museum, Singapore
Publications Notes on Brahmanic Gods in Theravadin Cambodia by Saveros Pou A lively and perceptive exploration of Cambodian syncretisme from ancient times
Publications Factors that Led to the Change of the Khmer Capitals from 15th to 17th century by Sotheavin Nhim Political, strategical, commercial and agricultural motives led to the successive emergence of Khmer capital cities after Angkor lost its central role. In English
Links The South East Asian Review An interdisciplinary review founded in 1976 byt two renowned Indian scholars
Books Comment j'ai parcouru l'Indo-Chine: Birmanie, États shans, Siam, Tonkin, Laos by Isabelle Massieu A European woman's view on Southeast Asia at the turn of the 20th century In French
Films Un Islam Insolite | An Unusual Islam, the Bani Cham in modern Vietnam by Agnès De Féo A particular example of Brahmanist-Muslim syncretism in modern Southeast Asia, and what it tells us about the ancient Cham civilization In French
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 Chinese ceramics in SE Asia: Methodological considerations (Translation) by Bernard Philippe Groslier & Aedeen Cremin An English translation of Bernard-Philippe Groslier's notes on Chinese ceramics in Southeast Asia In English
Links Asian Historical Architecture Photo depository on early Asian architecture nurtured by numerous contributors around the world
Books A New Voyage Round The World by William Dampier Adventurer and gifted explorer William Dampier's view on early Southeast Asia In English
Books Maritime Trade and State Development in Early Southeast Asia by Kenneth R. Hall A major essay on Southeast Asian trade roads and the growing involvement of agrarian States in worlwide commerce, 7th-14th centuries. In English
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
Links T'oung Pao online First issues of the reputed 'Orientalist' journal launched in 1890 now accessible online
Books Buddhist Dictionary, Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines by Nyanatiloka Mahathera Terms and Doctrines of the Pali canon compiled by Bhikku Nyanatiloka In English & Pali
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
Publications The Power of Images: Coin Portraits of Roman Emperors on Jewellery Pendants in Early Southeast Asia by Brigitte Borell-Seidel The drive for image imitation in jewelry items and the early Southeast Asian maritime routes In English
Links Pearic Language in the Cardamom Mountains Audio collection of studies of Pear, Chong, Samre, Brao and Tampuan languages developed by Marie Alexandrine Martin in the 1960s and 1970s
Publications 从《真腊风土记》看古代柬埔寨与云南 少数民族佛教乐舞 | A Comparison of Buddhist Music and Dance Between Ancient Cambodian and Yunnan Minority Peoples by Minkang Yang & Angkor Database A fascinating study on Khmer and Yunnan minority interconnection through music and dance In English & Chinese
Films Nectar in Stone | The India-Cambodia Artistic Connection An Indian TV film devoted to Indian-Cambodian connection in visual arts In English
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
Photography Prince Damrong in Preah Vihear, 1930 by Angkor Database Back to the Siamese statesman's visit to Preah Vihear, claimed by Thai nationalists until the international recognition of Cambodia's rights in 1962
Links In the Mood for Love...and for Angkor Just 20 years after the release of Wong Kar-wai’s magical movie, revisiting its final scene set in Angkor Wat
Books Buddhapāda: In the Buddha's Footprints by Jacques de Guerny A quest for Buddha's footprint artworks from India and Sri Lanka to China to Japan, South Korea, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia In English
Publications The Jesuits in Cambodia: A Look into Cambodian Religiousness by Vanessa Loureiro How did Franciscan, Dominican and Jesuit missionaries interact with the rulers of Cambodia? In English & Portuguese
Books Angkor Wat, Time Space and Kingship by Eleanor Mannikka An exploration of the spatial and numerological organization of Angkor Wat In English
Books Flora Cochinchinensis by Joao de Loureiro Probably the earliest botanical survey of the region by a Western observer, including some 1,600 species In Portuguese & Latin
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
Books Traveller’s Eye | Selected Works from the Francisco Capelo Asia Collection by Collective & Francisco Capelo Southeast Asian Art from the Francisco Capelo Collection, Lisboa In English
Photography Visions of Angkor and Cambodia by...Raymond Cauchetier by Raymond Cauchetier Photographer Raymond Cauchetier was in his thirties when he fulfilled a childhood dream: to see Angkor Wat.
Books L'Aile de feu | Wing of Fire by Jeanne Leuba An engrossing novel set in an Indochinese plantation in the 1910s, with an unforgettable visit to Angkor and the Bayon. In French
Books L'Aile de feu | Wing of Fire by Jeanne Leuba An engrossing novel set in an Indochinese plantation in the 1910s, with an unforgettable visit to Angkor and the Bayon. In French
Books Empire Colonial Francais: Indo-Chine (Cambodia and Laos) by Jules Gervais-Courtellemont & Octave Vandelet A richly illustrated journey through Indochina, and in particular Cambodia in the early years of the French Protectorate. In French
Publications Quelques hypotheses sur l'étymologie du terme 'Khmer' | Etymological Speculations on the 'Khmer" Word by Michel Antelme Where did the term 'Khmer' come from? An innovative and stimulating study. In French
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 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
Books По белу свету : путевые заметки - Камбоджа | Around the World: Travel Notes - Cambodia by Grigory de Vollan One of the first Russian extensive accounts of Cambodia at the end of the 19th century, by erudite and diplomat G.A. de Vollan In Russian
Links Russia / Siam A trove of historical notations on Russian-Siamese relations in the 19th-20th centuries
Books Индо-Китай (Indochina) by Vera Y. Kolokolnikova The first popularization book on Indochina published in Russia. Authored by a bestselling female writer. In Russian
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 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 Animaux fantastiques de l'Indochine, de l'Insulinde et de la Chine by Gilberte de Coral-Rémusat How legendary animal figures, in particular makara and dragons, evolved in Cambodia under Javanese and Chinese influences, finding new, genuine forms. In French
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
Publications Facts and Fiction: The Myth of Suvaṇṇabhūmi Through the Thai and Burmese Looking Glass by Nicolas Revire More about Suvarnabhumi (Sanskrit) or Suvaṇṇabhūmi (Pali), the 'Golden Land' that attracted Indian sailors to the east. In English
Publications The Place of Animism within Popular Buddhism in Cambodia: the Example of the Monastery by Ang Choulean The Cambodian monastery as a sacred territory where animist forces combine with Theravada canon. In English
Publications New Observations at P’ong Tuk and Ongoing Issues with the Conceptualization of Dvāravatī by Wesley S. Clarke Revisiting the Pong Tuk site in West-Central Thailand, initially explored by G. Coedes (1927) and H. G. Quaritch Wales (1936). 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 A Chant Has Nine Lives: The Circulation of Theravada Liturgies in Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam by Trent Walker Cultural and geographical variations of the Theravada liturgy, chanting and rituals in Southeast Asia. In English
Photography Visions of Angkor by...Jean Boulbet by Jean Boulbet When war refugees became the temple keepers...7 of the 37 Jean Boulbet's photographs kept at Bophana Center were exhibited in Jan.-Feb. 2021.
Publications A Visit to the Ruined Cities and Buildings of Cambodia by Adolf P. W. Bastian An early exploration of Angkor and surrounding temples by German anthropologist Adolf Bastian. In English
Books Les ruines d'Angkor, de Dong Duong et de Myson (Angkor, Dong Duong and My Son Ruins) by Charles Carpeaux The travelogue of an early explorer and archaelogist in Angkor and Champa areas In French
Books The Straits of Malacca, Indochina and China by John Thomson Or Ten Years' Travels, Adventures and Residence Abroad In English
Links Southeast Asian Archaeology Newsletter SEAArch: keep being posted about latest archaelogy findings and cultural events across Southeast Asia.
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 A History of Siamese Music Reconstructed From Western Documents, 1505-1932 by Jarenrchai Chonpairot & Terry E. Miller Burmese and Khmer influences on Siamese musical forms and instruments. 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 The Reign of Suryavarman I and Royal Factionalism at Angkor by Michael Vickery Usurper or legitimate continuator of the Indravarman dynasty in the 11th century? The case for Suryavarman I. 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 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 Pre-Angkorian cities: Ishanapura and Mahendraparvata by Piphal Heng & Paul Lavy An exploration of pre-Angkorean urban cities, witth a focus on Ishanapura (Sambor Prei Kuk) and Mahendraparvata (Phnom Kulen). In English
Links A Theravada Library A precious online resource on Theravada reference texts, translations from Pali, Pali self-study tools.
Books From Ancient Cham to Modern Dialects: Two Thousand Years of Language Contact and Change by Graham Thurgood The fascinating interaction between Mon-Khmer and Austronesian languages or dialects through the ages. In English
Publications Female Roles in Pre-Colonial Southeast Asia by Anthony Reid Relations between genders are one of the areas in which a distinctive Southeast Asian pattern exists. In English
Books A History of Early South East Asia by Kenneth R. Hall A major study on regional and global trade historic phases, their impact on development of polities and kingdoms around 1th-16th centuries Southeast asia. In English
Publications Horse-Trading and Horse-Carving: Horses on Angkorian Temple Reliefs by Aedeen Cremin Where did Angkor get horses from? In English
Publications Processes of Indianization in the Khmer Empire by Srinivasan Kalyanaraman An Indian scholar's view on Indianization, trade and syncretism across early Southeast Asia. In English
Links A Collection of pre-1900s Maps of Cambodia Maps from Dutch, English and French cartographers dating back from the 17th century.
Links Southeast Asian Kingdoms A stimulating travel blog looking for ancient kingdoms behind the facade of modernity.
Links The Journal of The Siam Society Online The prestigious publication in Thai and Southeast Asian studies now online.
Publications Pierre Dupont’s L’archéologie mône de Dvāravatī and Its English Translation | and the Translator's Response by Nicolas Revire Critical assessment of the English translation by Joyanto K. Sen of a classical study, and the translator's response. In English
Publications Политическая история и политическая организация раннесредневековой Индонезии (V–начало X в.) | Early Indonesian States, 5th-10th centuries by Anton O. Zakharov На островах Индонезии в V–VIII вв. сложились индиани-зированные ранние государства. In Russian
Books L'architecture hindoue en Extreme-Orient | Hindu Architecture in the Far East by Léon Marie-Eugène de Beylié Archeological, architectural and historical sum on Indic influences in Southeast Asia. In French
Publications Post-Colonial Discourses on the Cambodian Court Dance by Hideo Sasagawa Rejecting the notion of 'Angkorean tradition', the author emphasizes the Siamese influence on modern times Cambodian Court Dance. In English
Publications Sacred Sites of Burma, Myth and Folklore in an Evolving Spiritual Realm by Donald M. Stadtner Khmer relics in Burma/Myanmar, and the history of Mon-Khmer culture in the country. In English
Publications Protecting the Protector of Phimai by Boreth Ly Were the builders of Phimai following a "visual narrative program"? In English
Publications Buddhist Art of Myanmar by Sylvia Fraser-Lu & Donald M. Stadtner Rich iconongraphy and historical background on Burmese Buddhist Art. In English
Publications A Possible Early Thai Route to the Sea by William J. Gedney The south- and east-bound Thai expansion considered by a renowned linguist. 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
Links Siddham, The Asia Inscriptions Database A great online resource for inscriptions in the languages of south, central and south-east Asia
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
Publications Eleventh-Century Commercial Developments in Angkor and Champa by Kenneth R. Hall Trade and maritime rivalries during the 11th century. In English
Publications ‘1620’, A Cautionary Tale by Michael Vickery The rivalry between Cambodia and Siam during the 17th century. In English
Publications Udayādityavarman Ier : Une énigme au début du XI e siècle au Cambodge (The Udayadityavarman I Enigma) by Hubert de Mestier du Bourg Was the short-lasting King Udayadiyavarman, successor of Jayavarman V, coming from Bali and Java? In French
Publications The Khmer Empire and the Malay Peninsula by Lawrence Palmer Briggs From the Funan period to the peak of the Khmer Empire, the connections between Malay and Indochinese peninsulas. In English & Chinese
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 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 Khmer Religion by Anne Hansen Encyclopedic entry on Khmer religion, past and present. In English
Publications Siamese Attacks on Angkor before 1430 by Lawrence Palmer Briggs A documented argument of the 'Fall of Angkor'. In English
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 Buddha-Yoga-Siva Hybridity Among The Old Khmer and Siamese by Troy Dean Harris An essay on ascetic arts and Indic influences in ancient Cambodia and Siam. In English
Publications Tantric Buddhism in Phimai: A New Reading of its Iconographic Message by Pia Conti The interaction between Tantric Buddhism as developed in the Khorat region of Siam and its Khmer versions across what is no known as Cambodia. In English
Books L'art de l'Asie du Sud-Est [Southeast Asian Arts] by Collective From protohistory to traditional craftmanship, from Burma to Sulawesi, a rich collection of studies in Southeast Asia arts. In French
Publications Nouvelles perspectives pour la connaissance de la fin de la période angkorienne by Ludivine Provost-Roche What happened in Khmer art and religious practice during the two last centuries of the Angkorean era? In French
Publications Border wars: the ongoing temple dispute between Thailand and Cambodia and UNESCO's World Heritage List by Helaine Silverman A 2010 essay on the tensions between Cambodia and Thailand regarding the iconic Preah Vihear Khmer temple. In English
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
Publications The Decline and Fall of Angkor (12th-15th Century) by Patmawan Buranamat A contemporary summary of various explanations regarding the decline and fall of Angkor as a "megacity". 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
Links Khmer Temples in modern Thailand The major Khmer archeological sites on Thailand territory listed and briefly commented.
Books Brève et véridique relation des évènements du Cambodge by Gabriel Quiroga de San Antonio & Antoine Cabaton One of the first accounts of Angkor and the surrounding Kingdom of Cambodia by a Western traveler. In French & Spanish
Archimages Khmer Influence in Faraway Lands In modern Laos and Thailand, Khmer art of building and sculpting is still highly visible
Books South East Asia in Images, 1935-1938 by [email protected] Collection of drawings and paintings from the students of the Gia Dinh Fine Arts School In English & French
Publications "Aksoon Khoom": Khmer Heritage in Thai & Lao Manuscript Cultures by Jana Igunma The Khoom Script, in its diverse versions, among Thai and Lao manuscripts. In English
Books Angkor and Cambodia in the Sixteenth Century by Bernard Philippe Groslier & Charles Ralph Boxer & Michael Smithies The first and only collection of Spanish and Portuguese written sources on Angkor, predating the Angkorian "rediscovery" by more than 300 years. In English, Portuguese & Spanish
Publications The PĀŚUPATA Sect in Ancient Cambodia and Champa by Swati Chemburkar & Shivani Kapoor From bas-reliefs at the My Son Temple, Indian researchers Swati Chemburkar and Shivani Kapoor retrace the presence of an ascetic sect in pre-Angkorian and... In English
Publications The Land of The White Elephant by Frank Vincent The first published account of a visit to Angkor by an American citizen. 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
Links EFEO Photographic Archives Collection An online treasure for researchers, artists and Angkor lovers. In French
