Independence Monument—Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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N 11° 33.384 E 104° 55.680
48P E 492149 N 1277502
The Cambodian Independence Monument was erected in 1958 to commemortae Cambodia's liberation from france in 1953.
Waymark Code: WMJ8T2
Location: Cambodia
Date Posted: 10/11/2013
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This website (
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"The Independence Monument (Vimean Ekareach) in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, was built in 1958 following the country's independence from France. It stands on the intersection of Norodom Boulevard and Sihanouk Boulevard in the centre of the city. It is in the form of a lotus-shaped stupa, of the style seen at the great Khmer temple at Angkor Wat and other Khmer historical sites. The monument was designed by the influential Cambodian modern architect Vann Molyvann.
During national celebrations -- most notably, Independence Day -- the monument is the center of activity. A ceremonial flame on the interior pedestal is often lit by a royal or high official on these occasions, and floral tributes line the stairs. Most of the year, however, the monument is visited by photo-taking tourists and locals looking for some quiet conversation
Information and Image Obtained From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cambodia 100 Riels 1998 UNC
Front: Independence Monument with a stone lion standing to its left side.
Back: Tapping Rubber Trees"
Wikipedia (
visit link) adds this about the monument:
"The Independence Monument ... in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, was built in 1958 for Cambodia's independence from France in 1953. It stands on the intersection of Norodom Boulevard and Sihanouk Boulevard in the centre of the city. It is in the form of a lotus-shaped stupa, of the style seen at the great Khmer temple at Angkor Wat and other Khmer historical sites. The Independence Monument was designed by the influential Cambodian modern architect Vann Molyvann.
During national celebrations, The Independence Monument is the center of activity. A ceremonial flame on the interior pedestal is often lit by a royal or high official on these occasions, and floral tributes line the stairs. Every year, The Independence Monument is visited by foreigners and locals alike."