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Picture of the day: Fading Colonial Villa in Historic Angkor Borei

Pascal Medeville by Pascal Medeville
May 9, 2026
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In the heart of Angkor Borei, this abandoned colonial house quietly watches over a landscape shaped by centuries of Khmer and Funan history. Its peeling walls, shaded verandas, and shuttered windows hold the echoes of merchants, officials, and villagers who once moved between the river and the rice fields. Today, this fading villa stands as a fragile bridge between Cambodia’s ancient cradle of civilization and its modern rural life in Takeo Province.

Abandoned colonial villa, still guarding Angkor Borei’s timeless quiet (©Pascal Médeville)

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Author of the blog Wonders of Cambodia, I share my passion for Cambodia through stories, cultural insights, and personal reflections on the country. I'm also the founder of Simili Consulting, where we provide high-quality, professional translation services to international clients.

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