This is the shrine of King Norodom Suramarit, the father of King Sihanouk who reigned from 1955 to 1960 following his son's abdication from the throne.
Shrine of King Norodom Suramarit
Phnom Penh
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This building once housed richly decorated sacred texts written on palm leaves (now moved to the safety of air-conditioned storage).
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