Standing here, right at the heart of the ancient city of Oudong, do you see that small pond? It’s called Srah Sarpeyuth, and it’s more than just a body of water; it’s a window into the kingdom’s past.
In the 17th century, Oudong was the capital of Cambodia. But before that, in the 16th, the capital was in Longvek. Think of Oudong like an extension of Longvek, full of important religious buildings. This pond, Srah Sarpeyuth, was built as part of this grand city’s infrastructure.
When the Portuguese visited Oudong, they were impressed. They said that Oudong was a well-organized city, with houses lined up neatly. And they even noted a village specifically for the Japanese!
And today, it’s thought that the old city of Oudong covered even more than we see now. Researchers have used special technology, LiDAR, to map the city, revealing its vastness. What secrets lie beneath the earth, waiting to be unearthed?
Let’s continue our journey. Who knows what treasures await us next?