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Siem Reap


This exhibition introduces the visitor to the history of the Khmer empire and the restoration projects around Angkor through a series of short films and displays. Set in the beautiful Japanese Team for Safeguarding Angkor (JSA) compound, it’s considerably cheaper than the Angkor National Museum, although there is no statuary on display. Last entry at 3pm.


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