Kompong Thom Museum

Northwestern Cambodia


This seriously bijou museum (it's one room and a small outdoor gallery) actually packs a pretty good punch with statuary and stelae from local sites, including a fine selection of beautiful pieces from Sambor Prei Kuk. It's well worth poking your head in on your way back from the site itself.


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