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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

An iron cannon displayed at Wat Preah Prom Rath, in Siem Reap, Cambodia - it has a British insignia on the barrel, likely from the late 1700s.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Back home in #Cambodia - pictured at Douglas Latchford’s London home initially, now in the National Museum.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Two versions of the ghostly guardians on the brick towers of East Mebon temple at Angkor. Originally sculpted in stucco, in the 10th century, the Ai version on the right gives you a glimpse into the past.

East Mebon guardians. 10th century and modern versions.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A giant stone head of Buddha at the National Museum of Cambodia, from the 13th century, found in 1924 at Angkor Wat.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

The new book, The Man Who Stole the Gods by Matthew Campbell, is on the shelves at Monument Books in Phnom Penh - it tells the true story of the looting of Cambodia’s cultural treasures over decades and the fight to see them returned.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

13,000+ quartz-crystals were excavated from the Srah Srang lake at Angkor, #Cambodia in 2020 and are now on display at the Sihanouk-Angkor Museum in Siem Reap.

Quartz-crystals from Srah Srang lake at the Sihanouk-Angkor museum in Siem Reap.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

These feet were excavated at Angelina Joliet’s fave temple, Ta Prohm and are part of an exhibition of recovered fragments of Lokeshvara statues that have just gone on a 6-month display at the Preah Norodom Sihanouk Angkor Museum in Siem Reap. They were excavated in 2024/25.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I’m pictured at the 10th century temple of Bat Chum at Angkor yesterday, which has been renovated in recent years. Known for its door inscriptions which request elephant owners to keep good control of your beasts!

Bat Chum temple at Angkor. 10th century.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Any suggestions for who or what this character is, on display at Cambodia’s national museum? 1,000 years old and cast in bronze. He’s clearly unhappy, but is he a fantasy Lion, Garuda, or what? Answers on a postcard please.

Bronze Atlas at National museum of Cambodia.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Memory from October 1994 when the only access to the upper/top level of Angkor Wat was via the terrifying original, worn stone steps. Today a safer stairway is available. It’s well worth it. Every 14th and 28th after 1pm, the top level is closed. #Cambodia

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Shiva with his son Skanda, from Prasat Krachap, Koh Ker, 10th century, sandstone. Previously in the collection of Douglas Latchford, repatriated to Cambodia in September 2021. Top billing at new Shanxi Museum exhibition in China this week.

Shiva the father and his son Skanda, from Koh Ker, 10th century. Cambodia.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The French colonial built former police station in Phnom Penh, #Cambodia, remains in limbo, neglected and derelict, awaiting its uncertain future with bated breath.

Former police HQ in Phnom Penh. Now derelict.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

I don’t post every day on BSky, as there is so little traction/interaction that I concentrate on Facebook. I am considering my options again - I left Twitter for obvious reasons and I hoped BSky would develop more. For me, disappointingly it hasn’t.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The two youngsters in Marcus Thompson's iconic 1979 photo in Phnom Penh, Cambodia some 47 years later: On the left, Ieang Chanthy, the older sister of Ieng Lipov (right), who were recent returnees to the capital when Thompson photographed them.

The 2 young kids pictured in desolate Phnom Penh in 1979. Now working in the Army and at the main airport in PP.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

47 years ago (1979) Oxfam’s Marcus Thompson took this photo on Street 107 after the Khmer Rouge had left Phnom Penh, #Cambodia. Where are the 2 children today? Can we find them?

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Celebrating Phnom Penh Crown’s 2-1 victory at the home of the champions Svay Rieng last night with Malis and Rumnea, two of the club’s hardcore fans. A fantastic effort from the team to upset the league’s best club on their big day. #Cambodia

Left to right: Malis, myself, Rumnea - hardcore PPCFC fans.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

A pre-Angkor 6/7th century meditating Buddha, returned to #Cambodia in February from the London home of disgraced art dealer Douglas Latchford. Now in the National Museum.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Putting my back into taking pictures at the upper section of the Terrace of the Elephants at Angkor Thom. The bas-reliefs are exceptional. #Cambodia

Angkor Thom bas reliefs at Elephant Terrace.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

This boat has seen better days. It used to be used to collect weeds and debris from the massive moat surrounding Preah Khan in the Angkor Park. A walk around the outer enclosure path and you have the whole area to yourself. #Cambodia

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

This 9th century polished sandstone statue of the god Vishnu, has returned to #Cambodia from the private stash of disgraced ‘Dynamite Doug’ Latchford in London. He fooled everyone for decades as he trafficked Khmer objects around the globe including this looted masterpiece.

Vishnu, 9th century, looted but now back in Cambodia.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

At Baphuon temple in Angkor Thom getting some close-ups of the memorable decorative panels on the second level recently. #Cambodia

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Vishnu in Italy: A quick look at two sculptures in the Museo d’Arte Orientale in Turin, Italy. Both are of the god Vishnu and are dated to the 10th and 11th centuries respectively. From the series: Khmer Art around the World. #Cambodia

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

The oft-photographed five-headed horse at the partially-hidden wall of the Elephant Terrace at Angkor Thom. A mythical beast that may represent Balaha, a depiction of Lokeshvara. There are two of them close to each other. #Cambodia.

5 headed horse at Elephant Terrace, Angkor Thom.

Another 5-headed horse at the Elephant Terrace, Angkor Thom.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

youtu.be/sPeRQieGMoE A tribute to HeroRat Magawa, with a statue unveiled in Siem Reap, Cambodia by the APOPO team.

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Magawa wasn’t just a rat — he was a hero.

YouTube video by APOPO

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Two 7th century pre-Angkor statues from Cambodia/Vietnam, in the hands of London dealer John Eskenazi in 2012-14. The Harihara (right) was sold and deemed fake by the High Court. The Durga (left) whereabouts is unknown. Unless you know differently?

Durga left and fake Harihara on right. 7th century pre-Angkor. From John Eskenazi art dealer in 2012-14.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

My new Telegram Channel focusing on Khmer and Angkor cultural heritage over the last two millennia.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Chatting to CAM-ASEAN Institute students before the screening of Angkor - The Lost Empire of #Cambodia at Lumiere Phnom Penh café. I was a local producer for the documentary. Behind me is a replica stone Lokeshvara.

I’m chatting to Cam-Asean Institute students at Lumiere Cafe.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

However this 9th century bronze Lokeshvara from #Cambodia, also pictured at Latchford’s home in 2014, is still missing, looted from its sacred temple and its people. The hunt for it is on.

Bronze Lokeshvara 9th century from Cambodia.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

A looted 7th century Vishnu, photographed in Douglas Latchford’s home in 2014. Now repatriated to the National Museum of #Cambodia, one of 74 pieces returned last week. The tide against looting of cultural icons is turning at last.

Vishnu 7th Century from Cambodia, now returned from UK.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Part of the Art for Peace II mural being painted by 150 artists to highlight the real life events from the December border clashes with Thailand and impacts on the local citizens, hundreds of of thousands of whom were forced to flee their homes. The mural is at Wat Botum in Phnom Penh, #Cambodia

Part of the Art for Peace II mural at Wat Botum Park, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Rumnea missed the weekend football as PPCFC beat Kirivong 3-1, to go and play dress-up at the Angkor temples. However, she does scrub up well in her traditional Khmer outfit. 100% Khmer lady. #Cambodia

Rumnea in traditional Khmer outfit at the Angkor temples. #Cambodia

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Very rare bronze Hevajra in yab-yum pose with his consort Nairatmya, 12/13th century, #Cambodia. Private collection of René Ronveaux, Belgium and sold by Galerie Zacke for €49,400 April 2024. Current whereabouts unknown.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

A unique Reclining Vishnu and birth of Brahma lintel incorporating the Sapta Matrikas or 7 Divine Mothers from Hindu mythology, otherwise unknown in #Cambodia. 11th century sandstone lintel repatriated from the USA-Lindemann collection in 2024.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Pictured with founder Ky Soklim this week at the conclusion of our video interview for Thmey Thmey and Cambodianess media about Preah Vihear temple, focusing on my 2002 visit and today’s current situation.

I’m with Ky Soklim, founder of Thmey Thmey media. #Cambodia

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Preah Vihear temple, #Cambodia. The northern entrance to the mandapa of the central sanctuary. The pediment of dancing Shiva and lintel have been destroyed after heavy shelling by Thailand’s military deliberately targeted this UNESCO world heritage site.

Preah Vihear temple in Cambodia, targeted by Thailand’s military for destruction.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

10th century Stele with inscription and Buddha decoration, dug up by construction workers in Bavel district in Battambang, #Cambodia yesterday.

Stele, 10th century, just found in Battambang.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

With Prof Vasudha (left) and Dr Sokuntheary at this week’s lecture in Phnom Penh on India and Cambodia narratives in Khmer temples. I’m the thorn between two roses.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Another celebratory football pic, as I am letting rip with PPCFC’s 1-0 won over rivals Boeung Ket at the weekend. #Cambodia

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

A fabulous Churning of the Ocean of Milk lintel at Prasat Chonloeng in Srei Santhor district of Kompong Cham, visited recently. #Cambodia

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Positive news for #Cambodia with the Smithsonian’s Asian Art Museum in Washington DC announcing the return of 3 Khmer artworks to Cambodia, and San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum doing the same for 13 pieces. Once looted but now coming home.

3 artworks returning to Cambodia from the Smithsonian Asian Art Museum in Washington DC.

Shiva and Parvati are among 13 pieces being returned to Cambodia by the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Prasat Ta Krabey, an 11/12th century temple, has been shelled and virtually demolished by Thailand’s military attacks over the past 2 days, as hostilities between Cambodia and Thailand ramp up. Targeting cultural property is heinous.

Prasat Ta Krabey, Khmer temple from 11-12th century, has been demolished by Thai shelling.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Celebrating another goal in Phnom Penh Crown women’s team 8-0 win over Boeung Ket as they clinch their 3rd successive women’s league championship, playing quality football. Played 14 and won 14.

Celebrating PPCFC women’s team continued success.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

A photo of the Foreign Languages Building at RUPP, an example of the golden era of Khmer architecture of the 1960s, which will be the focus of Walter Koditek’s next book on #Cambodia’s architectural heritage.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

At the opening night of Chhim Sothy’s Highlands exhibition at The Gallerist in Phnom Penh, with the artist (left) and Solinn (center).

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

The torch is still alight inside the Independence Monument in Phnom Penh this evening, after yesterday’s anniversary of #Cambodia’s Independence Day from France, dating back to 9 Nov 1953. It was lit by the king yesterday and will be extinguished tomorrow.

Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

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Andy Brouwer @andybrouwer.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

This 7th century sandstone linga was found buried in 2017 as Prasat Baset in Battambang, #Cambodia was undergoing renovation. Now at the Battambang Museum, surrounded by other artifacts from the same temple.

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