Picture of the day: Khmer Archers and Crossbowmen at Bayon

Bas-relief at Bayon temple showing Khmer archers and crossbowmen marching in formation, carved in sandstone with detailed clothing and weaponry.

History

Picture of the day: Khmer Archers and Crossbowmen at Bayon

May 17, 2026

Bayon’s bas-relief of Khmer archers and crossbowmen captures the drama of Angkor-era warfare, preserving Jayavarman VII’s campaigns in exquisitely carved ...

Ancient relief carving depicting Rama's monkey army warriors in dynamic battle poses from Wat Damrei Sa temple in Battambang Cambodia

Art

Picture of the day: Monkey Army Relief at Wat Damrei Sa

by Pascal Medeville

May 1, 2026

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Discover the dynamic monkey army relief at Wat Damrei Sa, Battambang – an ancient carved masterpiece depicting the epic Battle ...

Wat Preah Sisowath Ratanaram, Kandal, Cambodia

Tourism

Video: Buddhist Hell on the Wall – Murals of Wat Preah Sisowath Ratanaram

by Pascal Medeville

April 21, 2026

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This short video takes you inside Wat Preah Sisowath Ratanaram in Koh Thom, Kandal, to focus on vivid murals of ...

Culture

Picture of the day: Serpent Guardian of Wat Phnom

by Veasna Tith

April 2, 2026

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A towering bamboo serpent guards Wat Phnom in Phnom Penh, soon to be replaced by a horse zodiac sculpture that ...

Architecture

Picture of the day: Yama at Angkor Wat: Heavens, Hells and Divine Justice

by Pascal Medeville

February 10, 2026

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Yama’s judgment bas-relief at Angkor Wat shows souls sent to 37 heavens or 32 hells, revealing Khmer beliefs about death, ...

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