Oudong
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For the dish, see Udon.
| Oudong | |
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  Oudong
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| Coordinates: 11°48′N 104°45′E / 11.8°N 104.75°E | |
| Country |  Cambodia |
| Province | Kandal Province |
| District | Ponhear Leu |
| Government | |
| - Type | City |
Oudong (also romanized as Udong and Odongk) was a royal capital of Cambodia from 1618 to 1866, located on top of Phnom Udong, about 40 km northwest of Phnom Penh. In 1866, it was abandoned by King Norodom, taking his royal court along with him to the current capital, Phnom Penh.
It was extensively bombed by the American forces during the Vietnam War and damaged by the Khmer Rouge in 1977.[1]
[edit] World Heritage Status
This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on September 1st, 1992 in the Cultural category.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ "[http://www.taxivantha.com/2_Phnom_Penh/2202.htm Where to go Udong (Oudong)]". taxivantha. http://www.taxivantha.com/2_Phnom_Penh/2202.htm. Retrieved 2007-11-26.
- ^ Site d'Oudong - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
- "The Rough Guide Southeast Asia" Rough Guides, 2002 ISBN 1-85828-893-2
[edit] External links
- Photos
- Brief History of Oudong
- Cambodia's photosGallery of Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, Oudong, and attractive zones in Cambodia
Coordinates: 11°48′N 104°45′E / 11.8°N 104.75°E
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