Pascal Medeville, Author at Wonders of Cambodia

Six devata figures carved in bas-relief on Angkor Wat temple wall, showing elaborate headdresses and graceful standing poses, 12th century Khmer architecture

Devata guardians at Angkor Wat reveal the intricate beauty of Khmer stone carving, with over 1,700 unique female figures immortalized...

Le Funan d’après Cœdès

by Pascal Medeville

April 26, 2026

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Le Funan est l’un des premiers royaumes indianisés du delta du Mékong, connu par les sources chinoises et les inscriptions...

Ancient sandstone pyramid-temple of Phimeanakas in Angkor Thom, Cambodia, with steep central stairway, weathered carvings and guardian statues, rising above the jungle trees under a bright blue sky.

The Decline of Angkor: How Southeast Asia’s Greatest Empire Slowly Faded

by Pascal Medeville

April 26, 2026

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The decline of Angkor was not a sudden collapse, but a slow transformation driven by climate change, political shifts, and...

Wide riverside boulevard with a row of mid‑rise hotels and cafés on the left, scooters and cars driving along the sunlit street, and an open paved promenade with palm trees under a bright blue sky.

Sisowath Quay: Phnom Penh’s Riverside Stage of Everyday Theatre

by Pascal Medeville

April 25, 2026

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Sisowath Quay is Phnom Penh’s most emblematic riverside promenade, a 3‑kilometre boulevard along the Tonlé Sap and Mekong rivers where...

Colorful outdoor altar at Wat Sophy, Takeo, in Cambodia, decorated with Buddha images, fruits, candles, and offerings prepared to welcome the 2026 Khmer New Year angel beneath golden reliefs of the Buddha’s life.

Picture of the day: New Year Angel Altar at Wat Sophy, Takeo

by Pascal Medeville

April 25, 2026

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At Wat Sophy, Takeo, a vivid altar of fruits, candles, and Buddha images welcomes the 2026 Khmer New Year angel,...

Wat Ounalom Buddhist temple complex with ornate pagodas and stupas seen from across the open square on Sisowath Quay in central Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on a sunny day with light traffic in front.

Wat Ounalom: The Spiritual Heart of Phnom Penh

by Pascal Medeville

April 24, 2026

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Wat Ounalom: the spiritual heart of Phnom Penh, where an ancient eyebrow hair quietly outshines the city’s neon.

Close-up of fresh ampil teuk (Pithecellobium dulce) pods on a white plate, showing twisted green and pink Manila tamarind shells, exposed white pulp, and a few glossy black seeds, photographed on a wooden table in Cambodia.

Picture of the day: Ampil Teuk, Manila Tamarind on a Cambodian Plate

by Pascal Medeville

April 24, 2026

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Twisted ampil teuk pods, or Manila tamarind, display their sweet white pulp and black seeds on a simple plate, celebrating...

Close-up of a worn wooden-handled axe resting on a rough wooden table, with a blurred background of an older person pointing at a book while a child reads, creating a rustic, storytelling atmosphere.

Khmer proverb: The adze is crooked because of its handle; the child is foolish because of its parents

by Pascal Medeville

April 23, 2026

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The adze is crooked because of its handle; the child is foolish because of its parents. This Khmer proverb reminds...

Fresh green bilimbi fruits on a white plate, with one fruit sliced open to show the pale, juicy interior and seeds.

Averrhoa bilimbi (Bilimbi): A Sharp Little Fruit with Big Culinary Potential

by Pascal Medeville

April 22, 2026

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Tart, bright, and quietly essential, bilimbi (Averrhoa bilimbi) is one of Southeast Asia’s most overlooked culinary fruits. This small, cucumber-shaped...

Close-up of a metallic green Sternocera ruficornis jewel beetle (សត្វកំភេ) perched on a person’s fingers in Kratie, Cambodia, with a softly blurred background.

Picture of the day: Sternocera aequisignata, Jewel Beetle of Kratie

by Pascal Medeville

April 22, 2026

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A living Sternocera aequisignata jewel beetle (សត្វកំភេ) from Kratie, Cambodia, shimmering metallic green in a villager’s hand, reveals the quiet...