Statue of Samdech Choun Nath — Attraction in Khan Chamkar Mon

From 11-12 February 2021

The monument in the center of this roundabout honors the late Buddhist scholar Samdech Chuon Nath.

It is bordered by Samdech Hun Sen Park and Samdech Chea Sim Garden. Enjoy the view during the day and twilight.

There are some lovely personal accounts in a 2008 article by English Cambodia Daily: “He was the first monk in Cam­bodia’s history to be a Khmer language scholar...who could speak many languages.”

From Wikipedia: “Samdech Sangha Raja Jhotañano Chuon Nath (11 March 1883 – 25 September 1969) is the late Kana Mahanikaya, Supreme Patriarch of Cambodia. Amongst his achievements is his effort in conservation of the Khmer language in the form of the Khmer dictionary. His protection of Khmer identity and history in the form of the national anthem, Nokor Reach and Savada Khmer are also among his contributions to the country. His ashes are interred at Wat Ounalom in Phnom...

Samdach Choun Nath was the fourth Samdech Preah Sang Reach Of the Mahanikaya of the Kingdom of Cambodia. He held the position from 2492 to 2513 during the reign of King Norodom Sihanouk.

Samdech Preah Sangkhareach was born on Tuesday, March 11, 1883 in Phumkun. Kamrieng, Sangkat Roka Koh, Kong Pisey District, Kampong Speu Province.

Amongst his achievements is his effort in conservation of the Khmer language in the form of the Khmer dictionary. His protection of Khmer identity and history in the form of the national anthem,...

This statue was built to honor our great father of modern Khmer language creator, Samdech Chuon Nath, who was the late Kana Mahanikaya Supreme Patriarch of Cambodia. Among his great achievements is his effort in conservation of the Khmer language in the form of the Khmer dictionary. His protection of Khmer identity and history in the form of the national anthem, Nokor Reach and Savada Khmer are also amongst his contribution to...