Thursday, 14 February 2008

Remains of Japanese village found in Cambodia

ABC Radio Australia
14/02/2008

The site of a Japanese village dating back to the 17th century has reportedly been found in the outskirts of Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh.

Japanese archaeologist Hiroshi Sugiyama says the finding is based on excavations and document anlaysis.

He says Japanese people came to Cambodia aboard ships between 1601 and 1635, and there were around a hundred of the them living in the village during that time.

Most are said to have been involved in trade or religious affairs.

The Japanese archaeologist presented the findings during a public lecture at the Royal University of Phnom Penh.The Japanese Embassy says it plans to install a marker at the site for Japanese tourists.

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