NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ANGKOR
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A museum displaying some of the finest sculptures from the Angkor site, the 8 galleries and their exhibits retrace the history of Cambodia
This superb museum displays some of the most beautiful sculptures from the Angkor site (some 140,000 pieces in stock!) that you will not see when you visit the temples. The exhibits are organized in eight galleries, with an educational focus that ensures the visitor has a better understanding of the history of Cambodia and its temples, and the evolution of artistic style over the centuries. The central Thousand Buddhas Hall is the one that immediately catches the visitor's eye: the walls are hollowed out with a multitude of niches where one can observe all the possible postures of the Awakened One, over the course of time and aesthetic influences. The chronology of Khmer history unfolds from room to room, punctuated by representations of the first religion, Hinduism, whose original characteristics were very quickly adapted, even transformed by local artists. A most didactic visit (besides the Khmer language, all the panels are in perfect French, approved by the Ecole Française d'Extrême-Orient and the Conservation d'Angkor) and a real key to better admire the bewitching ruins that punctuate the immense tropical plain. Perfect for learning about the history of Angkor before visiting the temples, and for understanding the historical and cultural context before immersing yourself in the observation of the old stones. It is also a good break if you are tired of going from one temple to another and want to enjoy the air conditioning.
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Attention une partie du musée est en rénovation et l'accès est limité jusqu'en 2023 !