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Best Online Khmer Temple Photo Index

Best Online Khmer Temple Photo Index

The best photo index of Khmer temples in Cambodia and Thailand is available free thanks to the efforts of “Khmersearch,” a skilled (and generous) German photographer.

Book Review of Kbach-A Study of Khmer Art and Design

Book Review of Kbach-A Study of Khmer Art and Design

Kbach’ is the general term, used in the Khmer language, to name the variety of ornaments which decorate objects and architectural surfaces throughout Cambodia. Book Review of Kbach-A Study of Khmer Art and Design

3 Things You Can Do to Empower Women

3 Things You Can Do to Empower Women

As early as the 9th century, Khmer people respected women, giving them the right to own property, the right to conduct business, and honoring female images in their temples.

Book Review of Khmer Women on the Move by Annuska Derks

Book Review of Khmer Women on the Move by Annuska Derks

Personal, engaging accounts of Cambodian women in transition. “Khmer Women on the Move” is a readable, interesting, personal account of Cambodian women seizing the opportunity to decide their futures, and the future of their country.

US Ambassador Gifts Cambodian Dance and Angkor Books to King Sihamoni

US Ambassador Gifts Cambodian Dance and Angkor Books to King Sihamoni

King Sihamoni received US Ambassador Carol Rodley, accepting her diplomatic papers and, as protocol dictates, conducting an official exchange of gifts between the two nations. Ambassador Rodley chose her American gifts quite carefully. US Ambassador Gifts Cambodian Dance and Angkor Books to King Sihamoni