The Cambodia Vietnam Victory Monument Cambodia is a historic monument built in 1999 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Khmer Rouge and the successful Vietnam War integration of Cambodia with Vietnam in 1979. The Monument is located in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, and consists of two large columns with a granite sculpture of two soldiers and a villager raising their hands in celebration. It is a proud symbol of the restoration of peace, freedom, and democracy in the country following a long and difficult period of civil war and suffering. The Monument was the first structure of its kind built in Cambodia and serves as a reminder of the hardships endured by the Cambodian people, who can now enjoy the peace, freedom, and justice they deserve. The Monument is also a symbol of national unity and unity between the two neighboring countries Vietnam and Cambodia. Cambodia Vietnam Victory Monument Cambodia History The Monument was built in 1999 as a tribute to the Cambodian people for their unwavering strength and courage in toil through the many hardships of war, in addition to their strength in forging a unified and peaceful country for the next generation. It was also meant to symbolize the strong connection and cooperation between the two neighboring countries, Vietnam and Cambodia. Cambodia Vietnam Victory Monument Cambodia Facts • The Monument is located in the center of Phnom Penh's central flower garden. • The two bronze statues represent two soldiers and a villager raising their hands in celebration and unity. • It was built in 1999 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the successful Vietnam War integration of Cambodia with Vietnam in 1979. • It is a proud symbol of the restoration of peace, freedom, and democracy in the country following a long and difficult period of civil war and suffering. Cambodia Vietnam Victory Monument Cambodia Services • The Monument and the surrounding area have become popular tourist destinations. • The area also serves as a venue for concerts and other public events, providing space for educational, social, and cultural activities. • There is also a nearby museum which pays tribute to those who fought in the Vietnam War and the Cambodian civil war, and the efforts to which they contributed to the restoration of peace, freedom, and democracy in Cambodia.