Kampong Phluk
History
Tourists began hearing stories about a young Khmer man, Aki Ra, who cleared landmines with a stick and had a house full of defused ordnance. Ra began charging a dollar to see his collection, using the money to help further his activities. Thus began the Cambodia Landmine Museum.
In 2007 the Cambodian government ordered Aki Ra’s museum closed. He was allowed to move it to a new location 40 kilometers from Siem Reap, near Banteay Srey Temple, inside the Angkor National Park. A Canadian NGO, the Cambodia Landmine Museum Relief Fund, founded by documentary film producer Richard Fitoussi, raised the money to buy the land and build the Museum. Most of the funding was provided by Tom Shadyac, a movie director from California.
The new museum opened in May 2007 and currently houses a 4 gallery museum as well as being the home to 27 children. The Cambodia Landmine Museum exists for 3 reasons:
To tell Aki Ra’s story
To tell the world about the horrors of landmines and explain that war is only half the problem. The aftermath of war continues long after the shooting stops.
To care for the children who live at the museum.
Location
Aki Ra’s Landmine Museum is located in the village of Phum Thmey, about 25 kilometers north of Siem Reap, Cambodia. The museum is situated near the Angkor Wat temple complex, making it accessible for visitors exploring the region. Its address is along the road to Banteay Srei, a popular destination for tourists interested in both Cambodia’s cultural heritage and its modern history.
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Destination
- Siem Reap
- Phnom Penh
- Battambang
- Ta Keo
- Kep
- Kampot
- Svay Reang
- Pursat
- Pailin
- Banteay Meanchey
- Oddar Meanchey
- Preah Vihear
- Tboung Khmum
- Sihanouk Ville
- Koh Rong
- Koh Rong Sanleom
- Koh Kong
- Kampong Speu
- Kampong Chhnang
- Prey Veng
- Stung Treng
- Ratanakiri
- Mondulkiri
- Kratie
- Kampong Cham
- Kampong Thom
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