Angkor National Museum, Archaeological museum in Siem Reap, Cambodia
Angkor National Museum is an archaeological museum in Siem Reap housing eight galleries filled with artifacts, sculptures, and objects from the ancient Khmer civilization. The collections span from the 9th to 14th centuries and display the artistic and craftsmanship achievements of this period.
The museum was founded in 2007 and presents works spanning over a thousand years of Khmer history. Its collections trace the civilization's development from its early phases through its period of greatest power.
Buddhist statues and religious objects on display show how faith shaped daily life and artistic creation among the Khmer people across many centuries. Visitors can see how spiritual beliefs were expressed through carved stone and precious materials.
The museum offers audio guides in several languages, allowing visitors to explore the exhibits at their own pace. The galleries are clearly marked and easy to navigate, even for those with limited time.
One gallery focuses on construction techniques and materials, revealing how the Khmer built their massive stone structures. This offers visitors rare insights into the engineering knowledge of an ancient civilization.
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