Interior of the National Library (La Bibliotheque Nationale), built in 1924. Once known as the 'Pearl of the Orient' due to its French-style architecture, Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia, is undergoing rapid transformation. Primarily fuelled by Chinese investment, today's Phnom Penh is experiencing a surge in new developments, which in turn has led to the loss of much of its architectural heritage.

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