Vietnam / History / The Kingdom of Funan
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In the 1st century of Christian reckoning the kingdom of Funan establishes itself in the Mekong delta, which today is Vietnamese territory. The founders of this kingdom have probably been Indian immigrants. In subsequent centuries Funan develops into a seafaring merchant power without expanding into a state with a large land area.
It is strategically well located to become a trading power as in those days ships travelled almost exclusively close to the coastline and the land tip of the Mekong delta was an important stopover on the sea route between China and the Malay realms on the Malay Peninsula, on Sumatra and on Java.
In the 6th
century the kingdom of Funan dissolves. An important reason
for the decline of Funan is the improved seafaring technology
allowing ships to stray farther from the coasts. Funan is conquered
by the kingdom of Champa, which has established itself to the
North of Funan.
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Created: September 1, 1995
Last updated: February 06, 2010