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CRONOLOGY OF PHNOM PENH
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The capital city of Cambodia was created in 1431 by king Pohnea Yat after living the Angkor town. Phnom Penh is converiently located on the banks where four rivers meeting, the upper Mekong, Lower Mekong, the Tonle Sap and the Bassac cenverge, a location known to Cambodia as Chatomuk, or four faces.
Phnom Penh means hill (Phnom) of lady Phnom, who founded it in 1372. The first establishment did not last long, the capital moved from one place to another. The Capital Phnom Penh was sixth after Nokor Phnom, Angkor, Longver, Srey Suthor and Oudong. At the end if 19th century the capital moved to Phnom Penh again and and still remain the same up to the present time. Covers and area of 41 square kilometers, Phnom Penh is a major political, economic, culture, Communication and tourism center for home and world service. Phnom Penh's era of modern development and planning took place after independent 1953, with the addition of three lined avenues, gardens with fountains and several distinctive monuments reflecting over as demand for new housing and office space keeps growing. It therefore comes as no surprise to discover that Phnom Penh is a charming mix of ancient monuments and modern landmarks. It is interesting to note that only about 10 percent (1 Million) of Cambodian live in this city. |
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Royal Palace. |
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Built in 1866 by king Norodom, The Royal Palace is now home to His his Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Norodom Sihanouk is the king of Cambodia, The Palace is actually a number of structure within a pagoda-style compound. An aweinspiring sight, The throne room, or the main building has a tiered roof topped by 59m tower. |
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SILVER PAGODA. |
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Siver Pagoda is located within the Royal Palace Compound, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5,000 silver tiles. The treasures are a solid gold Buddha encrusted with 9,584 diamond and weighing 90kilos and a small 17th century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha. |
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NATIONAL MUSEUM. |
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It houses of Khmer art, especially sculptures from the different periods of Cambodia history, 19th century dance costumes, royal barges and palanquins. On display inside are more than 5,000 works of art. |
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WAT PHNOM. |
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Wat Phnom Temple is a symbol of the Phnom Penh Capital which was built in 1434 to house the sacredrelics. Today Wat Phnom remain the highest artificial hill in Phnom Penh and center of many forms of leisure activities. |
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WAT OUNALOM. |
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Facing to the Tonle Sap near the Royal Palce, this pagoda serves as the headquarters for one of Cambodia's Buddhist Patriarchs. |
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TUOL SLENG. |
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When the Khmer Rouge came to power in 1975 they converted a non-descript high school in the suburbs of Phnom Penh into a detention and torture center known as Toul Sleng, or S-21 A genocide museum was established at Toul Sleng after 1979 and today it remains the way it was left by the Khmer Rouge. The very ordinariness of the setting as you approach it contrasts greatly with the horrors perpetrated within its walls. Hundreds of faces of those tortured line the inside the old school. |
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INDEPENDENT MONUMENT. |
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It commemorates the end of Cambodia's rule by France in 1953. The Naga (Total 100) or snake motif is one which can be seen in historic, cultural and modern day business contexts, as a symbol of the Country. It's also used to commemorate to the soul of fallen combatants who laid down their lives for freedom of the country. |
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OTHER PLACE. |
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TONLE BATI (about 40 km from Phnom Penh). |
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The Oudong is a good views for visitors and north of Phnom Penh, Oudong served as the country's capital under several monarchs from the 17th to the 19th centuries. Royal Palace |
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TONLE BATI (about 40 km from Phnom Penh). |
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The Tonle Bati is a small Temple Southeast of Phnom Penh, Tonle Bati hosts two noteworthy 12th Century Temples. Ta Prom, built by Jayavarman VII, is consecrated both to Brahman, and is interesting of its refined bas reliefs. Yeay Peou also has every refined bas reliefs. |
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PHNOM CHISOR. |
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62 km Southeast from Phnom Penh, this is topped by a large rock platform, which affords an Amazing view of the surrounding plains. Visitors can explore various buildings from different eras as well as the fine Angkorian temple of Suryafiri (11th century). |
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ANGKOR BOREI & PHNOM DA (approximately 100km from Phnom Penh). |
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Angkor Borei is located about 20 km east of Takeo, the small-town capital of Province. It was part of the Kingdom of Funan and statues surviving from this period were discovered at Angkor Borei 6th century. Surrounded by water, the Phnom Da was a religious site, and can be visited today by boat. Old caves have been carved into shrines in the wall of the Phnom. Two interesting temples are located here A pre-Angkorian tower from the 6th century and the Asram Maharosei, a unique Indian style laterite temple. The Museum of Angkor Borei displays reproductions of objects found in the region. Visitors will also enjoy the beauty of the landscape, which is filled with wild birds and unspoiled areas. |
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SIHANOUKVILLE (Kompon Som). |
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230km by road No.4 from the capital City Phnom Penh. Cambodia's only deep-sea port is located here and considerable international aid has been spent to improve the infrastructure in the province although tourism has increased over the past few years, the beaches of Sihanouk Ville are some of unspoiled in all of Southeast Asia. It is a perfect tropical getaway, filled with lovely beaches and facilities for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving or just sun-bathing. Boat trips are also available to many of the nearby islands.There are several hotels and local restaurant serving fresh, delicious seafood on the beach. |
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