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Oc Eo Thoai Son, An Giang, Vietnam Last Updated: 02/09/2026 |
| Located in Thoai Son, An Giang, Ốc Eo is one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. It was once a major port city of the Funan Kingdom, a powerful maritime empire that flourished from the 1st to the 7th centuries AD. Oc Eo played a crucial role as a link on the Maritime Silk Road, connecting the Roman Empire, India, and China. | |
| Ancient inhabitants built complex canal systems for irrigation and transportation, helping them conquer the swampy lands of the Mekong Delta. The ancient Funan Kingdom (1st - 7th centuries AD) was once a powerful maritime empire, centered in the lower Mekong River basin, primarily in present-day Southern Vietnam and Southeastern Cambodia. Its most important archaeological site is the Oc Eo culture (Thoai Son district, An Giang province), which was once a thriving port city. | |
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An Giang Place » City An Giang is a province of Vietnam. It is located in the Mekong Delta, in the southwestern part of the country. It had a population of 1,909,507 in 2021. 165 views 💖 1 👍 0Vietnam |
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Chau Doc Place » Town Chau Doc is a city located in An Giang Province, the southwestern part of Vietnam, close to the border with Cambodia. It is located on the banks of the Hau River, which is abranch of the Mekong River. It had a population of 101,765 in 2019. 162 views 💖 1 👍 0An Giang, Viet Nam |