National Museum
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Located in the North of the Royal Palace, the National Museum is easily recognized because of its distinctive rusty-red exterior and traditional Cambodian terracotta roof. Built between 1917 and 1920, the Museum offers a charming setting for a stunning collection of ancient Khmer artifacts. There are more than 5,000 interesting items including an eight-arm statue of Vishnu (7th century), a statue of Shiva (9th century), and a statue of Buddha dating back to pre-Angkorian times.
Visitors would also see a statue of King Jayavarman VII (1181), the Khmer king being credited with the establishment of a network of roads in Cambodia, using innovative construction techniques to raise them above the level of swamps and building sophisticated bridges. Also on display are pottery and bronze pieces dating back to the periods of Funan and Chenla (4th to 9th century). Tour guides are available. There are also books and souvenirs on sale inside the museum. No photography is allowed inside the museum, which its opening hours are between 8:00-11:00 and 14:00-17:00.
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