Workers cleaning up dirt at 800-year-old temple uncover dozens of ancient statues
Workers assigned to clean up a pile of dirt at an 800-year-old temple in Cambodia quickly found their task was anything but straightforward. Instead, the project uncovered dozens of ancient statues.
‘Rare’ statue sat hidden in dried-up pond at 800-year-old temple — until now. See it
A dried-up pond sat in the shadow of an imposing 800-year-old temple in Cambodia. The temple may have attracted the most attention, but, as archaeologists recently discovered, the pond held its own secrets too.
In Person: Chef SOPHEAK SAO’s Modern Twist on Khmer Delicacy
Chef Sopheak Sao is the brilliant Cambodian chef behind the phenomenal delicacies at Villa 5 Contemporary Cuisine.
US authorities return 30 antiquities recovered during trafficking investigations to Cambodia and Indonesia
The antiquities, collectively valued at $3m, include a bronze “Shiva Triad” from Cambodia that the dealer Nancy Wiener donated to the Denver Art Museum after failing to find a buyer for it.
David Eung Hao: Rising Cambodian Actor in Singapore’s Entertainment Scene
Cambodian actor David Eung Hao discusses balancing acting, business, and social media stardom.
Cambodia’s seahorse statue spouting water likened to S’pore’s Merlion spouting water
Cambodia's latest tourist attraction has raised eyebrows among Singaporeans and tourists who have been to the sunny island set in the sea due to its uncanny resemblance to the iconic Merlion.
Stolen artifacts sold to US collectors will be repatriated to Cambodia, officials say
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The artifacts were smuggled and sold by Douglas Latchford.
Pros and cons of a visit to Phnom Penh: colonial buildings and Khmer relics, but crime and harrowing reminders of past
Visitors to Cambodia’s capital can enjoy attractive colonial architecture, Khmer empire history, views of the Mekong river, and some exotic snacks.
These hidden temples in Cambodia will take you off the beaten path
Avoid the crowds at these lesser known alternatives to Angkor Wat—which include Cambodia’s newest addition to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Asian Artists to Watch 2024: Din Art
Borin Teang, known as Din Art in the art world, is one of Cambodia’s leading contemporary abstract artists, a visionary who transforms ancient and mystical apsara dancers into modern and vibrant masterpieces.
Cambodia eyes Unesco heritage status for 7 tangible and 3 intangible cultural properties
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet announced plans on March 31 to nominate seven tangible and three intangible cultural properties for inscription on Unesco’s prestigious world heritage list.
Cambodian Myth & Legends Captivate Audiences with Film “The Night Curse of Reatrei”
LD Productions’ latest horror sensation, “The Night Curse of Reatrei”, grips Cambodian cinemas while director LyDa Leak sets his sights on global acclaim and an ambitious trilogy.
The return of Cambodia’s food lost during the Khmer Rouge regime
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A Cambodian chef is one of a few women looking to revive her culture's nearly forgotten Khmer recipes; her recent cookbook, Saoy, was named 'the best cookbook in the world'.
Cambodia’s Unique Islamic Sect Fights to Resist Assimilation
Practitioners of the Kan Imam San sect are promised a better life if they convert to Sunni Islam, but many ethnic Chams prefer to hold onto their traditions.
How Angkor Wat alternative Koh Ker, with its tiered temples and ‘magnificent’ artefacts, gives a window into the Khmer Empire without the crowds –...
For many visitors to Siem Reap, Cambodia, Angkor Wat is the go-to Khmer temple site, but two hours’ drive from the city is Unesco World Heritage listed Koh Ker.
‘Pol Pot Dancing’: Cambodia’s Dictator Tried To Wipe Out Classical Dance, But His Foster Mom Saved It
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In one of the most compelling films to hold its world premiere at the Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival, archive footage shows an apparently amiable man dressed in black sitting for an interview with a Yugoslav journalist.
Ros Serey Sothea Remembered in Cambodia’s ‘The Golden Voice’ Musical
A new project was announced in honour of the legacy of Cambodia’s iconic musician Ros Serey Sothea in the groundbreaking ‘The Golden Voice’ live musical.
This New UNESCO Site Is the Lesser-Known Angkor Wat
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Koh Ker, the Cambodian temple complex awarded UNESCO status in 2023, fights for the return of its plundered artifacts.
Hak Kim Clicks on Life
Hak Kim has won multiple awards and had his work appear in dozens of international exhibitions.
Channy Chhoeun’s Eye on Nature
Meet artist, Channy Chhoeun, who is eager to share his journey connecting wildlife’s relationship with humans through art.
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