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Visitors to Hanoi will probably make a stop to the famed Temple of Literature. This feature in the Saigon Giai Phong introduces the temple and its significance over its 900-year-old history. Ancient institution of learning continues to educate Saigon Giai Phong, 14 February 2010 [...] The Jewel of Muscat, a working re-creation of a 9th century Arab dhow that plied trade between the Middle East and Southeast Asia, set sail from the port of Muscat in Oman on a five-month journey to Singapore, where it will remain as a symbol of friendship between the two countries. Jewel sets sail [...] Antique collectors from Hanoi showcase their collectors in conjunction with the 1,000 year anniversary of Hanoi. Unfortunately, the article doesn’t write where the exhibition actually is. Ancient artifacts displayed in Hanoi VOV News, 11 February 2010 [...] Readers in Singapore might be interested in Dr Arlo Griffith’s talk next week on the epigrahy of Champa. New Light on the Ancient Records of Campa (Vietnam) by Dr Arlo Griffiths 26 February, 7.00 – 8.30 pm Asian Civilisations Museum RSVP Required – details here [...] Archaeologists have discovered a drainage system for rainwater at the Bayon temple in Angkor Thom. photo credit: RightIndex Bayon drainage system discovered Phnom Penh Post, 11 February 2010 [...] Cambodia files a complaint against Google for placing more than half of Preah Vihear into Thai territory. Google has responded that they will look into the matter, and here’s a picture taken off Google Maps on Wednesday (10 Feb 2010). Cambodia rebukes Google over disputed Thai border map AFP, via Channel NewsAsia, 06 February [...] Malaysia’s Star has a travel piece on the ruins of Bagan in Myanmar – with a reference to a five star resort and viewing tower built right in the middle of the pagoda area – the horror! photo credit: edbrambley Pagodas in the dust The Star, 06 February 2010 [...] The Jewel of Muscat, a reconstruction of a 9th century ship sailing from Oman to Singapore, is set to leave Muscat this month and arrive in Singapore later this June. If you’re interested in updates on the ship’s progress, you can visit the official website here. Readers planning to visit the ancient temples of Java like Borobudur and Prambanan will soon have to observe a dress code, or at least not be clad in skimpy miniskirts. The management company overseeing the sites are enforcing a dress code so as to preserve a sense of respect on what are, after all, sacred [...] |
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