The Dragon Stone

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Location:
Cambodia, Asia

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Description:
It is said that King Preah Thorng married the daughter of the Naga, Princess Neang Neak. Through their marraige, the Khmer people are descended from the Naga. Nagas represent prosperity and the spirit of the land and water of the Khmer.

It is not surprising based on the story that nagas are a common decoration on Cambodian temples. They tend to appear on bridges or as seven-headed statues. The naga symbol is an important one to the Cambodians. When Cambodia hosted the GMS Summit 2002, they chose a seven-headed naga to symbolise the Khmer culture and the cooperation between the countries at the summit.

Related Dragons:

• Nagas (General)

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