In the mid-1970s, Cambodia's Khmer Rouge regime controlled by the leadership of Pol Pot, who has ideals transform Cambodia into an agrarian state with ultra-Maoist adopts. He was moving people from city to village to work in the fields and kill anyone who opposes. Many innocent people, including women, children, and parents who are victims of atrocities the Khmer Rouge regime.
Ek Cheoung
Some tourists walked through mass grave Cheoung Ek on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Photo Credit: AP / Heng Sinith
Located about 14 km from Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, Cheoung Ek is one of the Khmer Rouge regime killed and buried the people who are considered against the power of the regime. The prisoners who were imprisoned in Tuol Sleng (read article Part 1), will be brought to Cheoung Ek to be killed.
I went to Oak Cheoung using tuk-tuk for an hour, with a fee of $ 7.The road to the outside of the city is very dusty, so I had covering her face with a scarf. At first glance, this place looks like a garden with shady trees. Many butterflies are also flying. The souvenir merchants offering their wares.
Admission to the Cheoung Ek is $ 2 (although the official currency of Cambodia is the Riel, they also accept payments in U.S. dollars).
In Cheoung Ek, the most prominent building is a high tower, in which there are approximately eight thousand piles of human skulls regime of Pol Pot's atrocities. Piles of used clothing of the victims are also displayed in the tower. The tourists, including me, was busy taking pictures. The scenery was incredible and tragic.No one is laughing and joking when taking pictures.
Completed around the tower, I decided to surround the complex Cheoung Ek. In a corner, I saw a variety of killer tool that was used to kill the prisoners. Bayonet, iron chains, and various other killer equipment.
In the other corner I found a large hole to the instructions in local languages and English that roughly reads "Here was found a pile of victims without heads". While in other places there are signs "Here is found the victim in a state of naked women". There are many other signs as chilling.
Fortunately, in contrast to Tuol Sleng, Cheoung Oak is an open field so it does not seem so terrible. The tower which rises with a pile of skulls still dominate this place.
Although the stomach is wrapped around, and there are several food stalls outside the complex, I do not have appetite to eat. I decided to return to the city center and spend time in the city.
Alternative attractions in Phnom Penh
Cambodia is an attractive country, with a remarkable history.Tragic, cruel, yet memorable. However, if you're not a history buff, especially those related to war and torture, there are many sights to see in Phnom Penh.
Palace of King Norodom with Silver Pagoda in it is one you must visit. This place is very beautiful with neat gardens. Another alternative is the National Museum, which is also the place where historic objects, but from the more remote than with the history of the Khmer Rouge.
The Royal Palace in Cambodia, one of the interesting attractions to visit. Photo Credit: AP / Heng Sinith
Wat Phnom, a pagoda in the middle of the city are also worth visiting. You can go up and take pictures with the existing reliefs and statues. In this place a lot of monkeys, so be careful with your belongings.
If you love to shop, you have to go to the Russian Market or Russian Market. This place sells a wide range of souvenirs, ranging from silks, jerseys, clothing, and knick-knacks. Prices in the Russian market is relatively inexpensive and most importantly, easily negotiable!
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