Choeung Ek Killing Fields

Choeung Ek Killing Fields is one of Cambodia’s most important memorial sites, located just outside Phnom Penh. During the Khmer Rouge period, this area was used as an execution site, and today it stands as a place of remembrance. The memorial features a stupa filled with human skulls, walking paths, and information panels that explain the history of the site. Visitors can learn about the events that took place here and reflect on Cambodia’s past. For travelers, Choeung Ek provides an educational and respectful environment to understand Cambodia’s recent history.