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The pre-Khmer culture of Funan played an important role in maritime trade in southeast Asia, as early as the first centuries CE. This study of the early civilization of pre-Khmer Funan describes its material remains, including architecture, sculpture, metalwork, jewellery and pottery. The pre-Khmer culture of Funan played an important role in maritime trade in southeast Asia, as early as the first few centuries of the Common Era. Abundant evidence exists for wide trade links within the region, and possibly also with Mediterranean people. Chinese annals also contain
