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6 reviews of Choeung Ek

Killing Fields in Cambodia

This monument commemorates all those killed directly or indirectly by the Pol Pot regime, the Khmer Rouge. It was the largest massacre of the 70's, supposedly they killed more people than the Nazis. They killed anyone ve could read or write. It's a sad place, but still important to see.

A cried my heart out.

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A strong experience but a total must if you're in Phnom Penh that helps you meditate on how hatred is never the answer to any of the problems in this world.

At about 10km from Phnom Penh is one of...

A unos 10km de Phnom Penh se encuentra...

A unos 10km de Phnom Penh se encuentra otro de los lugares con la historia más trágica de todo el sudeste asiático. Si no hemos tenido suficiente con toda la información y sensaciones recogidas en la cárcel museo [poi=80140]Tuol Sleng[/poi], podemos seguir la "ruta de la tortura" (así he decidido llamarlo), hasta este Memorial del Genocidio sufrido en el país durante la guerra civil. Se trata de los campos de exterminio donde el régimen de los jemeres rojos asesinó a cientos de miles de personas. Es un área extensa que alberga 120 fosas comunes (43 de las cuales nunca han sido abiertas). En el mismo centro han construido un edificio de cristal, que sirve como memorial a las aproximadamente 17000 personas que murieron allí entre 1975 y 1978, en cuyo interior se guardan, además de mucho respeto y la condolencia de los familiares, más de 8000 cráneos, que fueron encontrados durante la excavación realizada en 1980. Algunos de ellos aun conservan marcas de los golpes y las torturas recibidas. También hay algunas ropas de las víctimas. Otro lugar sobrecogedor de visita imprescindible en la capital de Camboya. Para llegar allí, lo más fácil es negociar el precio con un tuktukero, que os llevará y esperará, para traeros de regreso a la ciudad (unos 7 u 8 $, según el regateo). También los "city tour" lo suelen incluir, y tenemos la posibilidad de alquilar una motillo (8$/día) o una bici (2$/día) si tenemos fondo y soportamos el calor. En el recinto se puede vagar a antojo entre las fosas. Algunas tienen indicaciones del número de cadáveres encontrados en ellas y el género. Además hay varios paneles informativos sobre, la parada de los camiones que transportaban a los reclusos desde la cárcel de Tuol Sleng y otros lugares del país, la oficina de los ejecutores, las herramientas utilizadas, etc. La entrada cuesta 2$ Nota: Los precios son de Junio de '09
At about 10km from Phnom Penh is one of the places with the most tragic story of all of Southeast Asia. If you have not had enough with all the information and sensations gathered in Tuol Sleng prison, we can follow the "path of torture" (so I decided to call it), until the Genocide Memorial in the country suffered during the civil war. It is the killing fields where the Khmer Rouge regime killed hundreds of thousands. It is a large area that houses 120 mass graves (43 of which have never been open). In the center have built a glass building, which serves as a memorial to the approximately 17,000 people who died there between 1975 and 1978, within which are stored, along with a lot of respect and sympathy for the families, over 8000 skulls, that were found during the excavation carried out in 1980. Some of them still retain marks of the beatings and the torture. There are also some clothes of the victims. Another awe-see place in the capital of Cambodia. To get there, the easiest way is to negotiate the price with a tuktukero, that will take you and wait, to bring you back to the city (about 7 or $ 8, depending on bargaining). Also the "city tour" I usually include, and we have the possibility to rent a motillo ($ 8 / day) or bike ($ 2 / day) if we have background and endure the heat. In the grounds you can wander among the graves whim. Some have indications of the number of bodies found in them and gender. In addition there are several information panels, stop trucks carrying prisoners from Tuol Sleng prison and elsewhere in the country, the office of the executors, the tools used, etc.. Admission is $ 2 Note: Prices are from June of '09
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To remember and learn

Para recordar y aprender

Una visita obligada en Camboya, junto con los templos de Angkor, el Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, o Campos de la Muerte de los Jemeres Rojos. Situado a unos 15km al sudeste de Phnom Penh, este es un lugar para el recuerdo de las atrocidades cometidas por los Jemeres, una forma de homenajear a los millones de víctimas de los crímenes del UCKRR. Hasta 1.975 el Choeung Ek killing Field, era un cementerio chino, pero entre el 1.975 y 1.979 se convirtió en el más cruel y bárbaro campo de la muerte en la tierra. El complejo formó parte de la prisión de seguridad S-21, donde se practicaban detenciones y torturas. Desde otras partes del país los prisioneros eran traídos a este campo de la muerte para su asesinato. Víctimas, que incluían, diplomáticos, extranjeros, intelectuales, trabajadores, granjeros y especialmente mujeres y niños, fueron asesinados aquí. Se hallaron 129 fosas comunes, de las cuales se excavaron 86, con 8.985 cadáveres. A partir de 1.988 se convirtió en un centro para la memoria de las atrocidades que allí se cometieron y que el mundo jamás las olvidara. Un centro nacional para la consagración y la memoria de los más de 3 millones de personas que perdieron su vida durante el régimen jemer del UCKRR. Es especialmente sobrecogedora la estupa central del campo, tras sus cristales hay alrededor de 8.000 cráneos de víctimas, ordenados por edad y sexo. Es algo escalofriante ver este monumento y simplemente llegar a imaginar las atrocidades cometidas. Entre las evidencias que se pueden contemplar en el campo, están los vehículos usados para el transporte de prisioneros, las oficinas de los oficiales, celdas, almacenes de veneno, almacenes de los instrumentos de tortura y asesinato, etc. El máximo exponente de la crueldad humana, el llamado “magic tree”, donde se colgaba un altavoz para silenciar los gritos de las víctimas de tortura, pero sobre todo el “killing tree” que se usaba para asesinar a los niños golpeándolos contra el árbol. Fotografías expuestas de militares y víctimas encogen el alma. Cómo es posible que haya tanta crueldad en un ser humano. Por diversos rincones se recuerdan a las víctimas, ofrecen flores, incienso y velas de acuerdo con la tradición jemer.
A must in Cambodia, along with the temples of Angkor, the Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, or Killing Fields of the Khmer Rouge. Located about 15km southeast of Phnom Penh, this is a place of remembrance of the atrocities committed by the Khmer, a way to honor the millions of victims of the crimes of UCKRR. Until 1975 the Choeung Ek killing Field, was a Chinese cemetery, but between 1975 and 1979 became the most cruel and barbaric death camp on earth. The complex was part of the security prison S-21, where they practiced arrests and torture. From other parts of the country the prisoners were brought to the field of death for murder. Victims, including diplomats, foreigners, intellectuals, workers, farmers, and especially women and children, were killed here. 129 mass graves were found, of which 86 were excavated, with 8,985 dead. From 1988 it became a center for the memory of the atrocities committed there and that the world will never forget them. A national center for the consecration and the memory of the more than 3 million people who lost their lives during the Khmer regime UCKRR. It is especially overwhelming the central stupa from the field behind his glasses there are about 8,000 skulls of victims, sorted by age and sex. It's chilling to see this monument and just begin to imagine the atrocities. Among the evidence that can be seen in the field, are the vehicles used to transport prisoners, officials offices, cells, poison stores, warehouses of the instruments of torture and murder, etc.. The prime example of human cruelty, the "magic tree", where hung a loudspeaker to mute the screams of torture victims, but especially the "killing tree" used to kill children by beating them against the tree . Photographs of soldiers and victims exposed shrink the soul. How is it that there is so much cruelty to a human being. For various corners are reminiscent of the victims, offer flowers, incense and candles according to the Khmer tradition.
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The shocking story but the ride is valid

A história é chocante mas o passeio é válido

Os killing fields de Phnom Penh entram naquela lista de lugares para não sorrir na foto. Mas apesar de ser um lugar com tanta tragédia, o passeio vale a pena. É uma história trágica e recente. Até agora não consigo entender como um governante matou milhões de cidadãos do seu próprio país. A história ainda está viva lá. Quem tem mais de 30 anos no Camboja, viveu o terror do Khmer Vermelho. No Camboja, os presos eram torturados por meses até morrerem ou pela violência ou pela fome. É importante visitar um lugar tão rico e cheio de história para garantir que histórias parecidas não aconteçam nunca mais em nenhum lugar do mundo. A dica de ouro desse passeio é alugar o equipamento de áudio e escutar as narrações. Só adianto que é um passeio triste porque é impossível não se comover com o que aconteceu por lá. Apesar de toda a carga dramática, foi um dos meus passeios favoritos em Phnom Penh.
The killing fields of Phnom Penh enter that list of places not to smile in the photo. But despite being a place with so much tragedy, the ride worthwhile. It is a tragic story and recent. Until now I can not understand how a ruler killed millions of citizens of their own country. The story is still alive there. Who has more than 30 years in Cambodia, lived the terror of the Khmer Rouge. In Cambodia, the prisoners were tortured for months until they die or by violence or starvation. It is important to visit a place so rich and full of history to ensure that similar stories do not happen anymore anywhere in the world. The golden tip of this tour is to rent the audio and listen to the stories. Only advance that is sad because a walk is impossible not to be moved by what happened there. Despite all the dramatic charge, was one of my favorite rides in Phnom Penh.
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Back in horror

Retour dans l'horreur

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Choeung Ek n’est qu'un des quelques 300 charniers du Cambodge, mais le principal lieu de mémoire. S’il ne reste plus de bâtiments d’époque, une stupa du souvenir a été érigée et contient les ossements des sacrifiés. Dès avril 1975, environ 70 personnes par mois étaient amenées ici pour être exécutées; dès 78, ce furent jusqu’à 300personnes par jour qui y perdèrent la vie. Un audioguide, disponible dans de nombreuses langues, fournit d’excellentes informations sur les lieux et l’Histoire, aussi horrible qu’elle fut. Une visite à ne pas manquer lors d’un passage à Phnom Penh, ne serait-ce qu’au nom du devoir de mémoire.
Choeung Ek is just one of some 300 mass graves in Cambodia, but the main place of memory. If there is more period buildings, a memorial stupa was built and contains the bones of sacrificed. From April 1975, about 70 people a month were brought here to be executed, at 78, it was a day to 300personnes who perdèrent life. An audio guide is available in many languages, provides excellent information about the places and history, it was horrible. A visit not to be missed during a visit to Phnom Penh, be it in the name of duty to remember.
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