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In memory of King Jayavarman VII’s first wife, Jayarajadevi

In memory of King Jayavarman VII’s first wife, Jayarajadevi, who died not long after he became king in 1181AD, his second wife, her older sister Indradevi, erected images of her as a homage, in major cities of the Khmer Empire, and that’s who we wil…

The Khmer : The original Black civilization of Cambodia

The Khmer : The original Black civilization of Cambodia In Cambodia, the second great Khmer Empire to arise, after the fall of Funan, was that of Angkor: This ancient Cambodian empire held power from the 9th to the 15th centuries. The city of Angko…

Let’s take a look at the second of the single sanctuaries at the Koh Ker

Let’s take a look at the second of the single sanctuaries at the Koh Ker complex of temples that houses a giant Linga - Prasat Linga 2 (aka Prasat Thnoeng, Prasat Balang and Monument H). Standing northeast of the Rahal, the man-made baray that acts …

There are some real gems to be found in the collections of the provincial museums in Cambodia

There are some real gems to be found in the collections of the provincial museums in Cambodia, which deserve a lot more promotion to the Cambodian public and tourists alike. I’ve previously focused on the beautiful rendition of Krishna Lifting Mount…

The third of the Linga temples at Koh Ker

The third of the Linga temples at Koh Ker is one I’ve highlighted before, as the conservation team began excavation work in February to provide more background to this little-known structure. It’s the only Linga temple of the original five, without …

Looking at the Khmer artifacts that Weschler’s auctioneers in the USA have handled,

Khmer Art Overseas: Looking at the Khmer artifacts that Weschler’s auctioneers in the USA have handled, in 2013 they sold a headless Uma torso which caught my attention as it had earlier been with disgraced New York dealer Doris Weiner, who’d sold i…

The Sbek Thom (ស្បែកធំ) of the Kingdom of Cambodia

The Sbek Thom (ស្បែកធំ) of the Kingdom of Cambodia proclaimed to the world heritage (UNESCO)in 2005,is a khmer shadow theatre featuring two meter high,non articulated puppets made of leather open work.Dating from before the Angkorian period,the Sbek…