Journey Through the Mergui Archipelago, A

Ivanoff, Jacques and Thierry Lejard

ISBN 10: 9744800062 / ISBN 13: 9789744800060

Published by White Lotus Press, Bangkok, 2002

About this Item

The Mergui Archipelago Project made five expeditions between 1998 and 2001. They resulted in the rediscovery of one of the most beautiful places on earth which had been isolated for many years. A cooperative and scientific project had been set up to promote the local heritage, nomad culture and the Burmese historical and cultural inheritance. The reader will discover ancient rock paintings, the archaeological landmarks of the Indian world on its way to Southeast Asia, the colorful history of the region since the first arrival of Westerners; he will also share the Moken nomads way of life.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Journey Through the Mergui Archipelago, A
• Publisher: White Lotus Press, Bangkok
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9744800062
• ISBN 13: 9789744800060
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: no dj
• Book Type: Book

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Synopsis

The Mergui Archipelago Project made five expeditions between 1998 and 2001. They resulted in the rediscovery of one of the most beautiful places on earth which had been isolated for many years. A cooperative scientific project had been set up to promote the local heritage, nomad culture and the Burmese historical and cultural inheritance. The reader will discover ancient rock paintings, the archaeological land marks of the Indian world on its way to Southeast Asia, the colorful history of the region since the first arrival of the Westerners; he will also share the Moken nomads way of life.