Angkor Wat Women – Historical Insight on the Temple’s Female Imagery
A 12th century Khmer temple in Cambodia, protects an incredible treasure: lifelike royal portrait carvings of 1800 ancient Angkor Wat women.
Bella Devata! Angkor Wat info in Italian at Cultor.org
TURIN, ITALY — The European Renaissance (Rinascimento) began in 14th century Italy. Now, 21st century Italians are learning about Khmer contributions to …
Ta Som Khmer Temple at Angkor
The Khmer temple of Ta Som is located northeast of the walled city of Angkor Thom and east of the water temple of Neak Pean. Little is known of the history and purpose of Ta Som.
Roland Meyer, Saramani and a Cambodian Love Affair
Roland Meyer arrived in French Indochina in 1907 to write his historical epic, Saramani Khmer Dancer, about a Cambodian romance.
Zhou Daguan – A Record of Cambodia – NZJAS Review by Stephen McDowall
Book review of Chinese traveler Zhou Daguan’s critical 13th century account of the ancient Khmer capital of Angkor: “A Record of Cambodia.”
Treasures of Khmer Culture-The National Museum of Cambodia
Historian Darryl Collins traces the National Museum of Cambodia from founding ideas of Albert Sarraut and George Groslier to the present.
Angkor Wat Sunrise – Light of an Ancient Empire
Photographer Gary Ng captures the Angkor Wat sunrise, symbolizing the genius, beauty and power of the Khmer Empire in Southeast Asia.
Are Ancient Goddesses Actually 12th Century Khmer Queens?
Two heavenly women in an ancient Cambodian temple are 12th century Khmer queens, not artistic imagination, according to Khmer-American photographer Phalika.
Daughters of Angkor Wat
Daughters of Angkor Wat examines the mystery of why 1800 detailed portraits of ancient Khmer women appear in the Hindu temple Angkor Wat.
Tiny Dancers of Banteay Srey
Graceful sacred dancers of Banteay Srey train at the NKFC school to perform purifying ritual dances to honor Khmer ancestors and traditions.