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Understanding Cambodia
TheCambodiapolitical background Khmer empire was the predecessor state to modern Cambodia. Angkor was its capital city till the early fifteenth century. Phnom Penh became the royal capital for 73 years, from 1432 to 1505. However, at that time, it was known as “Chaktomuk” (Four Faces), because of its location next to the four-branched confluence of the rivers MekongRiversMekong, Tonlé SapRiversTonlé Sap and BassacRiversBassac. Phnom Penh derives its current name from the legend Daun Penh (Grandmother Penh). It literally means Penh’s hill (in Khmer language Phnom means hill).
Understanding Cambodia
TheCambodiapolitical background Khmer empire was the predecessor state to modern Cambodia. Angkor was its capital city till the early fifteenth century. Phnom Penh became the royal capital for 73 years, from 1432 to 1505. However, at that time, it was known as “Chaktomuk” (Four Faces), because of its location next to the four-branched confluence of the rivers MekongRiversMekong, Tonlé SapRiversTonlé Sap and BassacRiversBassac. Phnom Penh derives its current name from the legend Daun Penh (Grandmother Penh). It literally means Penh’s hill (in Khmer language Phnom means hill).
Understanding Cambodia
Water Res.Develop.Managem.
Biswas, Asit K. (author) / Sachdeva, Pawan K. (author) / Tortajada, Cecilia (author)
2020-12-11
12 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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