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Angkor Wat: In East from India: Cambodia and Southern Vietnam, page 8; Angkor was the royal capital of the Khmer empire from 802–1431 CE. Angkor's long-lasting prosperity was based on the local abundance of three resources: water, fish, and the rice crops grown on soil nourished by...; By Lorraine Aragon.

Vietnam: Educator's guide: A guide for K–12 teachers to teaching about Vietnam using LEARN NC's slideshows, with a focus on the question Why should we care about Vietnam?; Format: article/teacher's guide (grade 6–12 Social Studies); By Steve Goldberg.

The sounds of prayer in Southeast Asia: This minilesson uses audio recordings of the prayers of three different religions as an introduction to the cultural diversity of Southeast Asia.; Format: lesson plan; By David Walbert.

Cham tower overgrown by vegetation south of Hai An: A damaged brick and stone Cham tower stands overgrown by vegetation in a rural area south of Hai An. Tall arched forms are characteristic of these monuments built by ethnic Chams between the seventh and twelfth century A.D. Maritime trade between India and...; Format: image/photograph

Cham tower with repair scaffolding in Po Nagar complex at Nha Trang: Scaffolds allowing workers to climb and make repairs are seen at the right and left sides of one of the main Cham towers in the Po Nagar complex at Nha Trang. Tall arched forms are characteristic of these monuments built of brick and stone by ethnic Chams...; Format: image/photograph

Cham tower seen through an archway in Po Nagar complex at Nha Trang: A Cham tower with ascending smaller levels and rounded corner towers is seen through an archway in the Po Nagar complex at Nha Trang. Tall arched forms are characteristic of these monuments built of brick and stone by ethnic Chams between the seventh and twelfth...; Format: image/photograph

Detail carving of dancing Hindu deity and musicians on Cham tower at Nha Trang: A low relief carving depicts a dancing Hindu deity and musicians on a Cham tower at the Po Nagar complex at Nha Trang. The larger central figure has four arms and wears a crown. Two smaller figures accompany her, one playing a flute. The central figure resembles...; Format: image/photograph

Eighth century Cham stone statue of Hindu god Ganesha at Danang Museum: This stone statue of the Hindu god Ganesha, located at the Danang Museum, was carved by Chams during the eighth century. The statue portrays Ganesha standing erect with his elephant head and human body. Barefoot but dressed in a fine draped tunic, Ganesha...; Format: image/photograph

Moat, guardian lion statue, and causeway into temple buildings at Angkor Wat: A carved stone lion statue stands on guard near a causeway over the huge water reservoir and moat surrounding Angkor Wat, the largest temple complex at the ancient city of Angkor. Angkor Wat, like many Hindu and Buddhist Southeast Asian temples, was designed...; Format: image/photograph

Buddhist monks on Marble Mountain: A visitor to Marble Mountain, near DaNang, might appreciate the serene atmosphere, the intriguing caves filled with Buddhist carvings, and a view of the city below. Buddhist monks live inside a temple at the base of the mountain. You can hear the Buddhist...; Format: audio

Southeast Asia: Political map (2003): Format: image/map

Southeast Asia: Relief map (2002): Format: image/map

Map of Indo-China, showing proposed Burma-Siam-China Railway (1886): Map shows colonial borders of Vietnam (Anam), Siam, Burma, Cambodia, and other countries and colonies as they existed in 1886.; Format: image/map

Life in a fishing village: This was recorded on an island called Koh Sukorn, off the southeastern coast of Thailand. At first you hear the sound of me walking and the ocean. The fisherman here operate individually with their own motorboats and nets. You can hear one fisherman calling...; Format: audio

Streetside spring roll: A street vendor on the streets in Penang, Malaysia explains the ingredients in the fresh spring roll he sells. This kind of spring roll is commonly associated with Vietnamese cuisine. Food from all neighboring southeast Asian countries and India are commonly...; Format: audio

An uncle interviews his young niece in Bahasa Malay: When a Malaysian family invited me to stay with them and come to their son's wedding, I accepted. For almost two weeks, I slept with them in the large family room area, sat at their table and ate with my hands (as is typical with some Malay food), and tried...; Format: audio

Imam prays at Malaysian wedding: I lived with a Malaysian family for about two weeks. They invited me, a complete stranger to live in their house and attend their son's wedding. The wedding lasted for two days, and took place at both the groom's house and the bride's. Each family was responsible...; Format: audio

Water and prayer: Hindu temple and mosque: In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, many cultures and traditions co-exist. In this recording, you can hear the sounds of a man washing Hindu icons even as I can hear the Muslim call to prayer nearby. The Hindu temple was actually located in a set of caves inside a...; Format: audio

Muslim call to prayer: Kuala Kangsar is where the "sultan of Perak" lives. I spent a day in this town, located at the mouth of the river, visiting the masjid, or mosque, and the royal palace. In this recording, you can hear the call to prayer, which is broadcast five times a day...; Format: audio

Popular fruits in Malaysia: Malaysia is a primarily tropical climate, and you can find many varieties of fruits available from fruitstands everywhere. This is a recording of me with a young girl, Suhida, who is explaining some of the more popular fruits to me, ones that are very rarely...; Format: audio

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