Khan Dangkao, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Execution & burial site of victims of the Khmer Rouge, with a glass-walled stupa full of skulls.
The Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is a haunting memorial to the victims of the Khmer Rouge regime's brutal reign of terror. This site, commonly known as the 'Killing Fields,' served as an execution and burial ground for countless innocent Cambodians. The center features a stupa filled with human skulls, a chilling reminder of the atrocities committed during this dark chapter of Cambodian history.
Visitors can pay their respects, learn about the atrocities that occurred, and reflect on the importance of preserving peace and human rights. Choeung Ek Genocidal Center stands as a solemn tribute to the resilience and strength of the Cambodian people.
Phnom Penh, KH
