The Preah Thong and Neang Neakii statue symbolises the birth of Khmer land, culture, traditions and civilisation of Cambodia. The statue is 21 metres tall, on a pedestal 6.34 metres high, and weighs 60 tonnes, being the largest copper statue in Cambodia, facing the sea.

Soma was the ruler of the Kingdom of Funan and widely claimed as the first monarch of Cambodia. She was also the first female leader of Cambodia. Her consort was Kaundinya I. She is known as Soma (Indian), Liǔyè, Liễu Diệp and Neang Neakii.