Mrs. Bun Roeung's ancient house was built in 1920, made of three types of wood, with a roof and pillars made of hong wood, made of island wood, the inside of the house made of beng wood during the reign of King Sisowath. This was built by Duke Nou Chek Ping and his wife, Mrs. Yin. The tycoon was the commander, but in his old age, he changed to be a lawyer. They have 7 children: 1 boy and 6 girls. After his death, the house was taken care of by his sixth daughter, Nou Phon, and her husband, Bun Chuy, both parents of the current owner. The traditional house is located in Watkor village, Sangkat Watkor, Battambang city, Battambang province, 2 km away from Battambang provincial hall. In Wat Kor village, there are 20 ancient houses, but only 2 ancient houses can be visited. The house now has three generations of caretakers.
Ancient house of Mrs. Bun Roeung, Wat Kor, Battambang province
The house is 29 meters long and 10.5 meters wide. The house has two stairs: the front is made of stone and the back is made of wood. The roof is made of ancient dragon tiles, but inside there is no ceiling and there is a luxurious decoration on the carpet. The upper part of the roof is made of wood, the floorboards of the house are made of being wood, and the decking is made of island wood. The walls are made of woven bamboo plus mortar. All 36 pillars are made of wood and are still strong today.
Ancient house of Mrs. Bun Roeung, Wat Kor, Battambang province
This ancient house is divided into three parts:
First, the front and side porch
Second, in the middle of the house, there is a large living room on the left-hand side, the back of the living room has a door leading to two bedrooms.
Third, in front of both bedrooms, there is a door, another door that leads to the side porch, and a wooden staircase. From that door, on the left-hand side, about 5 meters, there is another kitchen.
Ancient house of Mrs. Bun Roeung, Wat Kor, Battambang province
During the Khmer Rouge era, this house was used as a place for washing rice, equipment and a common kitchen, causing damage to half of the back of the current kitchen.
The traditional houses attract the largest number of French visitors and can see the life of the people who live along the river, grow vegetables and fish.
A trip to the ancient house is a historical trip that guests will not forget because when visiting there, see the old ancient houses embedded in the Khmer architecture that survives as tools for agricultural work. Handicraft weaving, home design, which is an ancient Khmer style.
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