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History of Phnom Penh – Cambodia Capital City

by sidet on April 18, 2011

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Wat Phnom

The origin of Phnom Penh’s name

Long ago in 1372 A.D., there was a wealthy elderly woman named Penh living near the banks of the four river fronts. Her house was built on a plateau east of a hill. One day, heavy rains flooded the area. Daun Penh (Grandma Penh) went down to the dock and saw a koki tree floating towards the river bank. The strong fronting tides kept the koki tree floating nearby that particular river bank. [Read full article…]

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