Kingdom Of Cambodia View

The Kingdom of Cambodia, formerly known as Kampuchea, is a country in South East Asia with a population of over 14 million people. The kingdom's capital and largest city is Phnom Penh. Cambodia is the successor state of the once powerful Hindu and Buddhist Khmer Empire, which ruled most of the Indochinese Peninsula between the eleventh and fourteenth centuries.

A citizen of Cambodia is usually identified as ''Cambodian'' or ''Khmer,'' though the latter strictly refers to ethnic Khmers. Most Cambodians are Theravada Buddhists of Khmer extraction, but the country also has a substantial number of predominantly Muslim Cham, as well as ethnic Chinese, Vietnamese and small animist hill tribes.

Cambodia is truly ''A World of Treasures'' which has undergone testing times in the past but fortunately for the tourists, most of her wonders have survived and being rich as it is in history, arts, architecture and culture, there is always somewhere and something to cater to your fancy.

The magnificent Angkor Wat in Siem Reap needs no introduction of course but Cambodia is not just about temples and ruins. This is an amazing country with infinite grace and natural beauty. It has some of Asia's most exciting and original adventures since much of the country remains yet to be explored. The north-eastern region of Rattanakiri has a wealth of jungle, rivers, lakes and waterfalls and is inhabited by a few interesting minority groups. Exploration here is best done on elephant back although vehicles do have access to most of the area. The coastline boasts some of the finest beaches although some come especially to cruise the mighty Mekong and the Tonle Sap Lake, an important source of fish.

 

Angkor Wat

Siem Reap – Angkor Wat is located 314 km northwest of the capital Phnom Penh, and just north of the city of Siem Reap. Often called the eighth wonder of the world, the Angkor Wat temple complex represents the apex of Khmer creativity and splendor of the Khmer Empire, and symbolizes the soul, pride and life of the Khmer people.
Though Angkor Archaeological Park houses many temples, Angkor Wat is unequivocally the largest and most famous of all the temples in the park.Angkor Wat was built in the early 12th century by King Suryarman ll who reigned from approximately 1113-1150 A.D. Covering 4000 square kilometers, the temple itself took 30 years to complete and is where Khmer kings worship and pray for the protection of their people and kingdom.
Angkor Wat is surrounded by a moat 190 meters wide. During the wet season, the water in the moat mirrors the splendid beauty of the complex. Angkor Wat has only two entrances, the east entrance and the west entrance, both of which are guarded by statues of Vishnu. Upon entering Angkor Wat, visitors will see a large, imposing square column. On all four sides of this huge column are relief sculptures – each telling a different story. The first wall depicts how the Angkor Empire  was built and how the king and his generals planned to fight in battlefields. The second depicts Hindu reincarnation – good deeds in this life will ensure a better next life; whereas evil deeds will demote you for your next life. The third wall tells how Vishnu protracted the kingdom and her people. And the last wall shows how the people revered, praised and glorified their god-king.
Also in Angkor Archaeological Park is Angkor Thom, a magnificent Buddhist temple city built at the end 12th century by King Jayavarman VII. Within the Angkor Thom complex, 3.3 north of Angkor Wat is the Bayon Temple. Its most distinctive features are its 54 towers, each with 4 faces, with a total of 216 smilling faces all resembling King Jayavarman VII. The Angkor Thom complex includes other temples such as Baphuon, the Elephant Terrace, Phimeanakas and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Angkor City was the capital of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th century. Unfortunately, in 1431 (recent research puts it at 1444) the Siamese captured and sacked Angkor. Temples were destroyed and its inhabitants were driven to the south. From then on, Angkor was abandoned, leaving Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom to ruin. It was not until 22 January 1860, that French explorer Alexandre Henri Mouhot brought Angkor to the world´s attention. At the time of his "discovery," there were more than 600 temples and other structures at Angkor Wat. Though the temples of Angkor were closed again to the outside world in the 1970s and 1980s, today, it is the showpiece of Cambodia – it is once again open to the world. Blessed with peace and a stable government under King Norodom Sihanouk, the people of Cambodia are determined to work hard to regain the glory of their past, symbolized by Angkor Wat.

Wax Museum of Cultural Village in Cambodia

Cambodian Cultural Villages has two museums that exhibit the well-know persons of Cambodia since the century until the present such as queen, king, general army, ambassador, monk, ethnic minority, movie star, Apsara dance and the way of how Angkor Wat temple was built by ancient Khmer, Khmer lifestyle during the Angkorian period and the breath-taking human figures with various paints. There are more than thirty wax statues that show about the development of Cambodian Cultural from the first century up to 20th century.

Lieou ye

First queen leaded in the period of Nokor Funan in the 1 st century.

King Jayavaraman VII and His Princess Indradevy

 

He restored Angkor Wat temple, and built Bayon Temple and many more.

Krola Hom

General Army in 16th Century, and fighting against Siam Army.

Zhou Da Guan

 

Chinese Ambassador in 13th Century. He wrote a lot of documents about Khmer tradition and history ( Chenla Period ).

King Ang Doung

 

He was throne from 1845 to 1860. He was good at writing Khmer poems and novels.

King Norodom Suramarith and Queen Sisowat

Kossamak

 

King Norodom Suramarith and Queen Sisowat KossamakThe parents of King Norodom Sihanouk (King of Cambodia in present time). King Norodom Suramarith was throne from 1955 to 1960.

Samdach Penn Nouth

 

(1906-1985), who was the advisor to king Norodom Sihanouk.

Chon nath

(1883-1969), who was Khmer patriarch in Cambodia. He was well know at Khmer history, tradition,

literature and religion.

Phirum Ngoy

 

He was famous in classical singer during 1865 to 1936 (71 years).

Khmer Nationality

 

Tribal group lives in Mondulkiri Province (Northeast of Cambodia). They do farming and hunting for their living life.

Kroeung Nationality

 

Minority group lives in Ratanakiri province and does farming and hunting.

Sin Sisamuth and Ros Serysothea

 

The most popular singers in 1960 and died in Khmer Rouge period.

Happiness family

Happiness family shows the prosperous Khmer family.

Movie star 1960s

 

Movie star 1960s, such as Mr. Kong Somounh and Mrs. Dy Saveth.

Uniform of Military

 

Uniform of Military Commander at present time.

Apsara Sampeah

Cambodia Culture Village (Cham Village)

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Cham Village

Cham people live almost everywhere in Cambodia.They make their living by fishing, blacksmithing, the principle religion in Islam (Preah Allah).

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Cambodia Culture Village (Kroeung Village)

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Kroeung Village

Kroeung people live in the Northeast of Cambodia in Rattanakiri province where plenty of natural resource. They make their living by hunting, husbandry, farming. They believe in animism. The girl has own right to choose the fiancé by herself.

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