In August 2020, I posted my Top 10 books on Cambodia from my personal collection

 

In August 2020, I posted my Top 10 books on Cambodia from my personal collection, which I re-post here and invite discussion of your personal choices:

• River of Time, by Jon Swain, 1995

• A Cambodian Odyssey: Haing Ngor with Roger Warner, 1987

• To Cambodia with Love: A Travel Guide for the Connoisseur, edited by Andy Brouwer, 2011

Sculpture from the Angkor National Museum

Sculpture from the Angkor National Museum: This statue of a female deity in Gallery E of the Angkor National Museum is a rarity in Khmer art. It’s a sandstone sculpture of a divinity named Hariti, a mythical female goddess sitting and cradling a child on her left knee. It bears a resemblance to the better-known sculpture

The Red List of Cambodian Antiquities at Risk was compiled in 2009

Raising Awareness: The Red List of Cambodian Antiquities at Risk was compiled in 2009 to draw attention to categories of

Sculpture from the Angkor National Museum

Sculpture from the Angkor National Museum: The famed Angkor temple of Ta Prohm was dedicated to Jayavarman VII’s

Today, we celebrate the birthday of His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni

 Today, we celebrate the birthday of His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni, a compassionate leader dedicated to the betterment of Cambodia and its people. Through philanthropy, cultural advocacy, and historical preservation, King Sihamoni has positively impacted our nation.

In March, my brother Tim and I managed to cram a visit to 20+ temples at the Koh Ker complex, in just over half a day

Sculpture from the Angkor National Museum