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US returns stolen ancient sculptures to Cambodia

WRITTEN BY ASSOCIATED PRESS   FRIDAY, 18 JUNE 2010 07:21

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) - The United States returned seven sculptures from the great Angkorian era on Thursday that had been smuggled out of Cambodia.


Cambodian Buddhist monks blessed the artifacts during a handover ceremony at the port of Sihanoukville, said John Johnson, a U.S. embassy spo ... Read More


Posted On 06/20/2010 07:34:18 by administrator
Amid the ruins of an ancient city in Cambodia's former empire
Amid the ruins of an Ancient city in Cambodia's former empire


# Banteay Chhmar, alongside Angkor Wat, made up the great Cambodian empire # Much of the city today is in ruins; no tourists
# Efforts are under way to preserve the Ancient city
# Archeologists: Building began on Chhmar in 12th century, following Angkor Wat plans

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Posted On 12/09/2009 22:48:54 by administrator
Pradal Serei, The Khmer Ancient Way Of Combat, Is Still Alive In Cambodia

Pradal Serei, The Khmer Ancient Way Of Combat, Is Still Alive In Cambodia

Pradal Serei, The Khmer Ancient Way Of Combat, Is Still Alive In Cambodia
By Lorenzo Sonelli

Pradal Serey, or Khmer Boxing, means "free fighting style" in Khmer language. It is believed to be the oldest of South East Asia's Ancient martial arts. Bas-reliefs at the Bayon, in the Ancient city of Angkor, show Khmer soldiers displaying combat techniques involving knees, elbows and kicks. Even though any ... Read More


Posted On 04/28/2009 23:29:20 by administrator