Nationalism and Memory at the Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocide Crimes, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

A significant shift in Cambodian memorialization practices is highlighted, where the Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocide Crimes emerged as a pivotal site for national and international remembrance. Originally a Khmer Rouge secret police institution, it now serves as a space where social and symbolic order is produced, reflecting Vietnam's influence on genocide discourse. The study reveals how this site aligns Cambodia's historical atrocities with the European Holocaust, embedding it within a globally recognized framework of genocide memory. This transformation underscores the power of public sites in shaping collective memory and affirming national identity.

Hughes, R. (2017). Nationalism and Memory at the Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocide Crimes, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Memory History Nation, 175–192. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203785751-13