the memorial building- for over 15000 genocide victims of the terrifying Khmer Rouge regime
the Khmer Rouge soldiers hauled in victims ("suspects" that may have minds of their own) regardless of age, sex, profession & nationality for interrogation & mass execution.
they wanted only 1 race - 1 race to work without question.
the Khmer Rouge soldiers hauled in victims ("suspects" that may have minds of their own) regardless of age, sex, profession & nationality for interrogation & mass execution.
they wanted only 1 race - 1 race to work without question.
it houses almost 5000 skulls (stacked up to the ceiling) & bits of clothing
many of the skulls had clean holes (from bullets) or have been shattered by blows from torture instruments
many of the skulls had clean holes (from bullets) or have been shattered by blows from torture instruments
visitors are required to remove their shoes & are given joss sticks to pay their respects
the intricate carvings on the roof
1 of the many mass graves in the area, each may contain up to 800 remains
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