| Abstrakt: |
Central Vietnam has an important geo-economic, geo-political and geo-culture position of the country and greatly influenced the rise of many kingdoms in the region. From an economic perspective, some of the kingdoms on the mainland of Southeast Asia have their seaports in the Central region. The network of trading ports built in the Central region is comparable to the East - West intersection of the trade networks, the transshipment point of products sources, and the hub of trade routes in the area. With those positions, this location has long been a target for conquest by numerous polities, including Dai Viet, Champa, Angkor, Ayuthaya, etc. Angkor is a polity, culture, and empire that has produced numerous notable achievements. From a minor vassal of Funan (Vietnam), Angkor grew into a strong kingdom and expanded its territory. Southeast Asia was greatly influenced by the Angkor dynasty for more than 500 years. The Angkor dynasty continuously extended its realm and "periphery" of influence. The Central region of Vietnam became the final element of Angkor on the path to conquest and domination of Southeast Asia as a result of changes in regional history and the flow of trade. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
