Monday, November 24, 2008

Cambodia

Pictures of Cambodia from July 9th to July 14th.



*Phenom Penh - The Killing Fields and Genocide Museum.

* Please note that these pictures may be very difficult and disturbing to look at, especially if you've visited the sites before. Please do not look at the photos if you are not interested in seeing the aftermath of a mass genocide.*

I think it is vital to educate ourselves on the atrocities that have happened in our life time. This album hopefully will open some eyes.

Pol Pot lead the Khemer Rouge in a genocide that lasted from 1975-1979 throughout Cambodia to exterminate educated civilians. The genocide took the lives of approximately 2 million Cambodian and foreigners (or 21% of the population).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambodia_under_Pol_Pot_(1975-1979)


*Phenom Penh to Siem Reap.


*Angkor Wat and Wat Thom.


* Last Day in Cambodia.