The National Museum of
Cambodia
(fig.),
located in the center of Phnom Penh, is the largest, as well as the
foremost historical and archaeological museum in
Cambodia.
The museum
houses many of the treasures of the country's long and
rich past, including one of the world's largest
collections of
Khmer
art.
National Museum of Cambodia
National Museum of Cambodia
Its buildings
are inspired by Khmer temple architecture, and have
multi-level roofs adorned with
chofa.