Remembering Genocide in Cambodia


World Heritage Site: Cambodian Memorial Sites: From centres of repression to places of peace and reflection

Publication Year: 2020

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHE57406AB2A1

Summary

Forty years after the Cambodian genocide, two memorial sites have transformed from centres of repression into places of peace and reflection. This photo essay visually documents their evolution, capturing the enduring impact of historical trauma on landscape and memory. Through evocative imagery and narrative, it explores how these sites now serve as symbols of resilience and reconciliation, offering a poignant perspective on the long-term effects of genocide on society.

Citation

Wise, J. (2020). Remembering Genocide in Cambodia. Contexts, 19(2), 54–61. https://doi.org/10.1177/1536504220920197

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