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- Siem Reap
- Aki Ra's Landmine Museum
Aki Ra's Landmine Museum
A jarring counterpoint to the ancient Khmer glories on display
at Angkor Wat are the more recent horrors of Cambodia's political
and social upheavals. This museum, founded by Aki Ra, a former
Khmer Rouge child soldier, provides a clear and compelling account
of this troubled time, and the appalling legacy of landmines and
unexploded ordinance that still blights the lives of the Cambodian
people's lives today. Despite ongoing effort to find and defuse
these sleeping weapons, it is estimated that less than half have
been cleared. Aki Ra himself deactivated over 50,000 of them, many
on his own initiative. The museum contains hundreds of these
landmines, and many other weapons too.
Information & Facts
Address
Located 4 miles (6km) south of Banteay Srey Temple, within
the Angkor Wat Archaeological Park
Admission
Donation of $1 per person
Language
Khmer is the official language. French is also spoken,
but English is fast becoming popular with the younger
generation.
Money
Riel (KHR) is the official currency and is divided into 100 sen.
Foreign currency is difficult to exchange with the exception of US
Dollars. Most transactions require cash. US dollars and Thai Baht
are accepted, although smaller transactions are usually done in
riel. A torn US dollar note renders it useless. Credit cards are
only accepted in a limited number of tourist-orientated hotels and
restaurants in Phnom Penh and larger towns. There are a few ATMs in
Phnom Penh, but they shouldn't be relied upon as a source of money;
travellers cheques in US dollars or sterling can be cashed at a
limited number of banks and larger hotels, though travellers
cheques are not recommended due to limited acceptance.
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