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Angkor Borei, Funan
Angkor Borei, located in Cambodia's Mekong Delta, was one of the most important early capitals and port settlements of the Funan kingdom.
Timeline
- c. 100–300Angkor Borei · CambodiaFunan centered on Angkor Borei in the lower Mekong, developing inland waterway transport and foreign trade; archaeological finds show long-distance trade links with India, Rome, and East Asia.
- 701Angkor Borei · CambodiaAfter the decline of Funan's central authority, Angkor Borei retained its role as an important settlement in the Lower Cambodian delta; remains of hydraulic systems and brick-and-stone buildings show continued population concentration and handicraft production.
- 1995Angkor Borei archaeological site · CambodiaSince the late 20th century, international collaborative archaeology has revealed Funan-period city walls, temples, and pottery workshops, making Angkor Borei a key site for understanding early state formation in Southeast Asia.
Sources
- The Kingdom of Funan and the Origins of Khmer Civilization — M. Vickery (1998)
- Angkor Borei and Early Cambodia: The Emergence of Cities in the Mekong Delta — P. S. Bellwood (2005)