Khmer architecture in Siem Reap

Khmer Culture & Architecture

This collection spans the evolution of Khmer artistry, from the 9th-century temple mountain of Phnom Bakheng to the 12th-century grandeur of Angkor Wat and the sprawling former capital, Angkor Thom. It highlights diverse architectural styles, including the jungle-entwined ruins of Ta Prohm and the refined sandstone carvings of Thommanon. Beyond the archaeological park, the list features the Angkor National Museum’s extensive artifact galleries and the workshops of Artisans Angkor, where traditional stone carving and silk weaving techniques are actively preserved and taught to new generations.