This photograph shows the ceremonial staircase of Wat Phnom, guarded by traditional naga serpent balustrades and leading to the hilltop vihara. A separate weathered stupa stands nearby, illustrating the site's long religious history. As both a place of worship and a public park, Wat Phnom has remained a defining landmark of Phnom Penh, captured here in a tranquil moment of mid-20th-century daily life. Project: 218694