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An archeological survey of the Angkor plain in Cambodia led to the discovery of about 1000 new sites which have provided new insights into the origins of the Angkorean culture. Many of these sites are habitation mounds, indicating that the Khmer Empire's capital city was located in a densely populated area. The density of the area's prehistoric population is evidenced by the discovery of pottery, tools and other indicators of human occupation in all of the habitation mounds so far investigated.
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The growth of the tourism industry will have profound effects on the residents of Cambodia's Angkor region. Tourism could inject about $450 million to the nation's economy and create new job opportunities. However, uncontrolled development could threaten archeological sites. Zoning has been proposed as a solution to this problem, wherein certain areas away from historical sites will be designated for development.
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The survival of capital cities built by Khmer rulers Cambodia's Angkor plain from the 9th to the 13th century A.D. depended on the efficient use water resources. Khmer engineers canalized rivers to provide continuous water supply to cities and to irrigate agricultural lands. Farmers and engineers also extended the growing season by constructing dikes which trapped rain- and flood-waters.
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