Official memorials, deathscapes, and hidden landscapes of ruin: material legacies of the Cambodian genocide

This study reveals the dual nature of Cambodia's genocide memorialization, highlighting a stark contrast between state-sanctioned memorials catering to Western 'dark tourists' and overlooked everyday landscapes where survivors and descendants live with the legacy of violence. It documents how current remembrance efforts construct a 'heritage from above,' often silencing the mundane yet profound experiences of those who continue to grapple with the past in their daily lives. The research juxtaposes these material legacies, exposing the bounded nature of reconciliation narratives and the competing claims over Cambodia's violent history.

Tyner, J. A. (2018). Official memorials, deathscapes, and hidden landscapes of ruin: material legacies of the Cambodian genocide. After Heritage. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781788110747.00008