Victory Gate to the Royal Palace - Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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N 11° 33.857 E 104° 55.907
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The Victory Gate is located in front of the Throne Hall at the Royal Palace complex of Cambodia in Phnom Penh.
Waymark Code: WME8HM
Location: Cambodia
Date Posted: 04/18/2012
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This large gate was traditionally used only by the royal family. Visitors enter the palace grounds through a gate further along the wall to the south of the Victory Gate.
From Cambodia Picture Tour: "The Victory Gate faces east. This gate is symbolized the victory and happiness. It’s opened when there is the royal’s dignities such as official of the highest rank or ambassadors from other countries. Also in November every year of Water Festival, the King and the Queen would exit from this gate to watch the festival. The Royal Palace has four other gates, each has different purposes of use." (
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