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Ancient Sculpture of South East Asia - Photos of Khmer Empire sculpture in the round.
Cambodia - Offers brief history of the area and several photos of historic sites.
Despite War, Cambodians Protect their National Treasures - The war that swept Cambodia during the past two decades has left its best-known temples and monuments virtually untouched.
Khmer Ceramics - Photographs and a short synopsis of Khmer Empire ceramic art from Asia Art.
Lower Mekong Archaeological Project (LOMAP) - Project of the University of Hawai'i at Manoa. Includes descriptions of studies and photos.
The Origins of Angkor Archaeological Project - The University of Otago investigates the Mun River valley of Northeast Thailand. Report on Bronze and Iron Age sites includes site notes, radiocarbon dates, graphics, maps, biographies, and bibliography.
Sculpture of Angkor and Ancient Cambodia - A virtual tour of Khmer Empire antiquities from the National Gallery of Art in Washington (QuickTime).
Sculptures and Bas-reliefs in Khmer Art - Offers an introduction, including pictures to the art of Angkor Wat.
Tomb raiders and the phantom army - From The Times, A comic book is the latest weapon in the fight against looters.
154 buried Buddha artifacts discovered in Cambodia - From Xinhua, Cambodia's soldiers uncovered 154 miniature Buddhas coated with gold, silver and brass last weekin a plot in Stung Treng province. (March 15, 2005)
SignOnSanDiego.com - Scientists Dig and Fly Over Angkor in Search of Answers to Golden City's Fall - News article disputes the traditional belief that after resisting Siamese invaders for years, the temple-studded Angkor was dealt a death blow with its final sacking in 1431. Asserts fall was earlier and caused by ecological failure and infrastructure breakdown. (June 10, 2004)
Guardian - Cambodia's Forgotten Temples Fall Prey to Looters - News article on how guards now patrol Angkor Wat, but other cultural sites are being plundered daily. (July 31, 2003)
Sydney Morning Herald - Ancient temple discovered in jungle - A previously unknown temple is found in the middle of the Cambodian jungle, constructed in dedication to Brahmin beliefs in the ninth or tenth century. (May 6, 2003) Help build the largest human-edited directory on the web.