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Jul 16, 2005

Khmer Architecture Tour

Khmer Architecture Tour This last weekend I took a look at the Tonle Bassac community, and buildings nearby it including the burnt-out National Theatre. The visits are done by Khmer Architecture Tours, which highlight the 60s and 70s architecture that is so unique in Cambodia. http://www.ka-tours.org Want a look? Here's my photos. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jinja_cambodia/sets/597128/ And drop KA-Tours an email if you want to see for yourself. It's fascinating to think how these styles would have evolved further, if history had taken a different turn. Even burnt out, run down, and falling apart, it's like walking into a different world. (Our earlier 'Mystery Photo' was a closeup of a ventilation grille at the theatre. ) Below: grafitti inside the Theatre. (Postscript: via del.icio.us, discovered a link to some more architecture photos. http://www.johncaserta.com/khmerarch/)

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