Phnom Kulen: Birthplace of the Khmer Empire and Spiritual Heart of Cambodia
Introductory Summary: Phnom Kulen National Park, located in Cambodia’s Siem Reap province, is a sacred mountain plateau celebrated as the...
Jayavarman II: The Founder of Angkor and the Khmer Empire
Preah Ko Temple in Hariharalaya (Roluos) (©Pascal Médeville) Introduction Jayavarman II (Khmer: ជ័យវរ្ម័នទី២) (ca.770-850) is widely regarded as the founder...
Linga and Yoni in Cambodia: Sacred Symbols of Creation
Linga and yoni, Prasat Sambor, Sambor Prey Kuk (©Pascal Médeville) Introduction Throughout the grand tapestry of Khmer civilization, two ancient...
Picture of the day: Romduol flower at the Bayon Temple
Romduol (Sphaerocoryne lefevrei, Khmer: រំដួល) graces the title of Cambodia’s national flower — a delicate blossom cherished for its subtle...
Giant Ibis: Cambodia’s National Bird
Giant ibis (Source: AKP) The Giant Ibis (Pseudibis gigantea, Khmer: សត្វត្រយ៉ងយក្ស sat tra-yang yeak) holds a special place in Cambodia,...
Ratanakiri Province: Cambodia’s Frontier of Gems, Culture, and Wilderness
Introduction Tucked in the remote northeastern corner of Cambodia lies Ratanakiri (រតនគីរី), a province that stirs the imagination with its...
Picture of the day: Apsaras
Apsaras (អប្សរា) depicted on the Eastern wall of the outside gallery at Angkor Wat are celestial female dancers. They are...
Zhou Daguan: Chronicler of Angkor’s Golden Era
Cover of Pelliot’s translation of Zhou Daguan’s book Introduction In the tapestry of medieval Asian history, few figures are as...
Mondulkiri Province: Cambodia’s Untamed Frontier
Nestled in Cambodia’s remote eastern corridor, Mondulkiri Province (ខេត្តមណ្ឌលគីរី) stands as one of Southeast Asia’s last great wilderness frontiers. Famed...
Kandal Province: Cambodia’s Economic and Cultural Heartland
Kandal province (ខេត្តកណ្ដាល), located in the heart of Cambodia, is a region characterized by its strategic geographic position, vibrant economy,...
Exploring Culture, Nature, and Spirit in the Land of Wonder.