1. Laos History The human history of Laos stretches back more than 10,000 years as stone tools and skulls unearthed in Huaphan and Luang Prabang provinces can confirm. The famous giant jars in http://www.waytolaos.com/detail_Laos_History.htm

var isIE=false,isIE6=false,isIE7=false @import url("/waytolaos-images/application/style.css"); Home Tours Classic Tour Laos Excursions Multi Country Tours Travel Help ... Contact us Keyword Type tour hotel Classic Tour Laos Excursions Multi Country Tours LuangPrabang Hotel ... Arimid Guesthouse Laos History The human history of Laos stretches back more than 10,000 years as stone tools and skulls unearthed in Huaphan and Luang Prabang provinces can confirm. The famous giant jars in Xieng Khouang province and stone columns in Huaphan province date from the neolithic period. Over centuries, rural settlements grew slowly to from muang (townships) along the Mekong River. The charismatic King Fa Ngoum (1349-1357) began grouping the muang into a unified Lan Xang Kingdom, basing the capital at Xiengdong Xiengthong, now known as Luang Prabang. Fa Ngoum was also a warrior, and between 1353 and 1371 he invaded and conquered territories that include all of present-day Laos and much of what makes up northern and eastern Thailand. Under his fierce and dynamic rule, construction, development and national defence was established, and remains the religion of the majority of Lao people today. The capital was moved to Vientiane in 1560 during the reign of King Setthathirath, who erected the That Luang Stupa, a venerated religious shrine which is the well known symbol of the Lao nation. The warring Burmese occupied the capital for seven years from 1575, reflecting their dominance over Southeast Asia at that time. In 1591 the two Laotian kingdoms in Luang Prabang and Vieng Chan were reunited under King Nokeo Koumane.

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Search The Web! Search The Web! Search The Web! Search The Web! Free Travel Cheap Tickets Auction ... Make Money Laos HISTORY The first recorded history of the Lao begins with the unification of Laos in 1353 by King Fa Ngum. King Fa Ngum established his capital at Luang Prabang and ruled a kingdom called Lane Xang (literally, "million elephants") which covered much of what today is Thailand and Laos. His successors, especially King Setthathirat in the 16th century, helped establish Buddhism as the predominant religion of the country. In the 18th century, Lane Xang entered a period of decline caused by dynastic struggle and conflicts with Burma, Siam (now Thailand), Vietnam, and the Khmer kingdom. In the 19th century, the Siamese established hegemony over much of what is now Laos. The region was divided into principalities centered on Luang Prabang, Vientiane, and Champassak. Vietnamese influence was felt in Xieng Khouang and northwest Laos. Late in the century, the French supplanted the Siamese. France integrated all of Laos into the French empire as directly ruled provinces, except for Luang Prabang, which was ruled as a protectorate. The Franco-Siamese treaty of 1907 defined the present Lao boundary with Thailand. During World War II, the Japanese occupied French Indochina, including Laos. King Sisavang Vong of Luang Prabang was induced to declare independence from France in 1945, just prior to Japan's surrender. In September 1945, Vientiane and Champassak united with Luang Prabang to form an independent government under the Free Lao (Lao Issara) banner. In 1946, French troops reoccupied the country and conferred limited autonomy on Laos following elections for a constituent assembly.

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Country Ranks Introduction History Geography People Government Gov. Leaders ... Feedback Laos History Index http://workmall.com/wfb2001/laos/laos_history_index.html Source: The Library of Congress Country Studies History Introduction Historical Setting EARLY HISTORY Power Centers in the Middle Mekong Valley ... Developments in the Lao People's Democratic Republic NOTE: The information regarding Laos on this page is re-published from The Library of Congress Country Studies. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Laos History information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Laos History should be addressed to the Library of Congress. Please put this page in your BOOKMARKS - - - - - http://workmall.com/wfb2001/laos/laos_history_index.html Revised 04-Jul-02 Photius Coutsoukis

4. Laos History Laotian Kingdoms In 1353, after Laos had first been ruled by Khmers from Angkor, then by Thais from Sukhothai, Prince Fa Ngoum founded the Kingdom of Laos or Lane Xang , as it http://www.vietvaluetravel.com/Travel_Guide_Laos_History/169

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Subject Summary Subject Books Subjects Search Recently Added Laos History Referred from 28 books Books on this subject: Here are some of the most recently loaded books on this subject, you can also see all 28 matching books on a separate page. A short history of Laos A short history of Laos the land in between Grant Evans Publisher: Crows Nest NSW, Australia : ISBN: 1741150531 DDC: 959.4 LCC: DS555.5 Edition: (electronic bk.) The Ravens The Ravens: the men who flew in America's secret war in Laos Christopher Robbins Publisher: New York : Crown ISBN: 096463600X The Royal Lao Army and U. S. Army advice and support by Oudone Sananikone Publisher: Christiansburg, Va. : Dalley Book Service ISBN: 0923135049 Edition: $20.00 Subject structure: Below you can see components of the subject along with their types and similar subjects. Click on a subject component to see other subjects that include it. "Laos" Geographic, 651/a Similar Subjects: History Asia Laos Laos Politics and government Travel Asia Laos more... ... "History" Chronological, 651/y FAQ Contact ISBNdb.com

6. History Of Laos - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia In the 1990s the communist party gave up centralised management of the economy but still has a monopoly of political power. See also. Peopling of Laos; History of Laos to 1945 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Laos

History of Laos From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search History of Laos This article is part of a series Early history of Laos Lan Xang Dark ages of Laos ... Communist Laos (1975-present) Insurgency in Laos (since 1975) Laos Portal v d e Contents Earliest known history and the founding of Lan Xang Before full independence in 1954 The period of the Kingdom of Laos The period of the Communist government/contemporary period ... edit Earliest known history and the founding of Lan Xang The earliest Laos legal document (and the earliest sociological evidence about the existence of the Lao people) is known as "the laws of Khun Borom " (also spelled "Khun Bulom"), still preserved in manuscript form. This set of memoriter laws is written in a type of indigenous blank verse , and reflects the state of proto-Lao society as early as the 9th century, possibly prior to their adoption of Theravada Buddhism, and prior to (or coeval with) their southward migration into the territory now comprising modern Laos (from North-Western Vietnam). While some Lao people regard Borom/Bulom as a subject of myth only, Western scholars regard him as an historical figure, albeit there is very little factually known about him aside from the fact of his bare existence and the description of a very primitive kingdom in his laws.

7. Timeline Laos Lan Xang, the Land of a Million Elephants, was the old name of Laos. The capital is Vientiane. (SFC,12/27/97, p.A15)(SFEC, 3/29/98, p.T4) http://timelines.ws/countries/LAOS.HTML

Timeline Laos Return to home Lan Xang, the Land of a Million Elephants, was the old name of Laos. The capital is Vientiane. (SFC,12/27/97, p.A15)(SFEC, 3/29/98, p.T4) 500BC-800CE The bulk of the material at the Plain of Jars in northern Laos dated to this period. Jars up to 9 feet tall were later found to contain tools and human remains. (AM, 7/05, p.31) c0AD Stone jars at the Plain of Jars that measured on average 10-feet high and 9-feet wide are believed to be 2,000 years old and to have been used for burials. Only 300 jars are intact due to the bombing during the 1960s Vietnam War. (AM, Mar/Apr 97 p.E) 200-300AD Evidence has indicated the presence of a Hindu Shrine at Wat Phu with prehistoric levels below. (AM, Mar/Apr 97 p.F) 500-600AD A local legend describes a military celebration for which the stone jars of the Plain of Jars were created to ferment and store alcohol. (AM, Mar/Apr 97 p.E) c800-1200 Wat Phu (mountain temple) in southern Laos was a religious complex dedicated to Siva and patronized by the Khmer of Cambodia. (AM, Mar/Apr 97 p.A)

8. Laos: History, Geography, Government, And Culture — Infoplease.com Information on Laos — geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities, as well as a map and the http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107702.html

Site Map FAQ in All Infoplease Almanacs Biographies Dictionary Encyclopedia Spelling Checker Daily Almanac for Nov 14, 2010 Search White Pages Skip Navigation Home American Indian Heritage Month ... games, quizzes Editor's Favorites American Indian Heritage Month Veterans Day Most Corrupt Countries in the World Infoplease's Facebook page ... DK Daily Teach Search: Infoplease Info search tips Search: Biographies Bio search tips Share World Countries ... Laos Laos Next Map of Laos President: Choummaly Sayasone (2006) Prime Minister: Bouasone Bouphavanh (2006) Land area: 89,112 sq mi (230,800 sq km); total area: 91,428 sq mi (236,800 sq km) Population (2010 est.): 6,993,767 (growth rate: 2.3%); birth rate: 33.4/1000; infant mortality rate: 76.0/1000; life expectancy: 56.9; density per sq km: 28 Capital and largest city (2003 est.): Vientiane, 194,200 Monetary unit: New Kip Index Laos Main Page Coalition Government Is Short-Lived One-Party Rule Continues as International Relations Improve Geography A landlocked nation in Southeast Asia occupying the northwest portion of the Indochinese peninsula, Laos is surrounded by China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Burma. It is twice the size of Pennsylvania. Laos is a mountainous country, especially in the north, where peaks rise above 9,000 ft (2,800 m). Dense forests cover the northern and eastern areas. The Mekong River, which forms the boundary with Burma and Thailand, flows through the country for 932 mi (1,500 km) of its course.

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SkyscraperCity Club Forums PDA View Full Version : Laos History traveltolao June 27th, 2007, 07:18 AM Laos History Stone tools discovered in Huaphanh and Luang Prabang provinces attest the presence of prehistoric man in its stage of hunters and gatherers over the Lao territory since at least 40,000 years ago. Agriculturist society seemed to appear during the 4th millenia BC as evidences have been found by archeologists-jar burials and other kinds of sepulchres have revealed a complex society in which Bronze objects appeared around 1500 BC and iron tools were known since 700 BC. The proto historic period is characterized by contacts with Chinese and Indian civilisations. As a result between the fourth and eighth century. Between the fourth and eighth century communities along the Mekong River began to form into towships, so called muang. This development culminated in the formation of the Lan Xang (Million Elephants) Kingdom. In 1340 AD, Kind Fa Ngum led an army of 10,000 men in conquests in all directions: to the south, as far as the Khmer border; to the north as far as Sipsong Phanna (Yunnan, southwestern China), to the east to the watershed of the Mekong and Red Rivers; to the northwest as far as Chiang Saen Lanna; and westward to Korat-Dong Phannaphay. King Fa Ngum established the mighty and glorious Kingdom of Lan Xang in 1353. Meanwhile, he introduced Buddhism (Hinayana) into the Kingdom, took the sacred Phra Bang Buddha image from the Khmer Kingdom and installed it in Swa (now Luang Prabang).

10. History Of Laos To 1945 - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia The Lao state dates only from 1945. The idea of a separate Lao nationality was formed during the 19th century, when western ideas of national identity reached SouthEast Asia, and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Laos_to_1945

History of Laos to 1945 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search The 16th century That Luang temple in Viang Chan , symbol of the Lao state and the continuity of Lao history The Lao state dates only from 1945. The idea of a separate Lao nationality was formed during the 19th century, when western ideas of national identity reached South-East Asia, and when the Lao-speaking peoples were being squeezed between two expansionist powers, Siam (Thailand) and Annam Vietnam ). The current borders of Laos were created by France in 1893 and 1904. Today the official history of Laos is traced back to the Kingdom of Lān Xāng , which was founded in 1353. But in reality the Lao share a common history with the Siamese and other people of the Tai language group, and Lān Xāng was only one of a number of Tai kingdoms in a region which had a broad linguistic and cultural unity before the arrival of outside powers. Contents Early history Kingdom of Lān Xāng Siamese and Vietnamese dominations Creation of Laos ... edit Early history The ruins of the Khmer temple at Wat Phū , near Champasak in southern Laos The Tai (also spelled Dai) are a linguistic group originating in southern China, which includes the Lao, the Siamese, the people of the

11. CountryReports Login Page Laos — History On October 7, Souphanouvong and a Vietnamese escort arrived in Savannakh t to find that Oun and his partisans, who included Phoumi Nosavan, had crossed the http://www.countryreports.org/history/historyDetail.aspx?countryid=137&hd=r2

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W66 Home Destinations About My World66 ... [Add Section] History in Laos Edit This Ebony The first recorded history of the Lao begins with the unification of Laos in 1353 by King Fa Ngum. King Fa Ngum established his capital at Luang Prabang and ruled a kingdom called Lan Xang (literally million elephants ) which covered much of what today is Laos and Thailand. His successors especially King Setthathirat in the 16th century helped establish Buddhism as the predominant religion of the country. In the 18th century Lan Xang entered a period of decline caused by dynastic struggle and conflicts with Burma, Siam (now Thailand), Vietnam, and the Khmer kingdom. In the 19th century the Siamese established hegemony over much of what is now Laos. The region was divided into principalities centered on Luang Prabang Vientiane and Champassak. Vietnamese influence was felt in Xieng Khouang and northwest Laos. Late in the century the French supplanted the Siamese. France integrated all of Laos into the French empire as directly ruled provinces except for Luang Prabang which was ruled as a protectorate. The Franco-Siamese treaty of 1907 defined the present Lao boundary with Thailand. During World War II the Japanese occupied French Indochina including Laos. King Sisavang Vong of Luang Prabang was induced to declare independence from France in 1945 just prior to Japan's surrender. In September 1945 Vientiane and Champassak united with Luang Prabang to form an independent government under the Free Lao (Lao Issara) banner. In 1946 French troops reoccupied the country and conferred limited autonomy on Laos following elections for a constituent assembly.

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15. History Of Laos Provides a history of Laos from 1353 to the present. Laos traces its first recorded history and its origins as a unified state to the emergence of the Kingdom of Lan Xang http://www.historyofnations.net/asia/laos.html

History of Laos Site Links Home Search this Site History Posters Africa ... Privacy Policy Laos traces its first recorded history and its origins as a unified state to the emergence of the Kingdom of Lan Xang (literally, "million elephants") in 1353. Under the rule of King Fa Ngum, the wealthy and mighty kingdom covered much of what today is Thailand and Laos. His successors, especially King Setthathirat in the 16th century, helped establish Buddhism as the predominant religion of the country. By the 17th century, the kingdom of Lan Xang entered a period of decline marked by dynastic struggle and conflicts with its neighbors. In the late 18th century, the Siamese (Thai) established hegemony over much of what is now Laos. The region was divided into principalities centered on Luang Prabang in the north, Vientiane in the center, and Champassak in the south. Following their colonization of Vietnam, the French supplanted the Siamese and began to integrate all of Laos into the French empire. The Franco-Siamese treaty of 1907 defined the present Lao boundary with Thailand. During World War II, the Japanese occupied French Indochina, including Laos. King Sisavang Vong of Luang Prabang was induced to declare independence from France in 1945, just prior to Japan's surrender. During this period, nationalist sentiment grew. In September 1945, Vientiane and Champassak united with Luang Prabang to form an independent government under the Free Laos (Lao Issara) banner. The movement, however, was short-lived. By early 1946, French troops reoccupied the country and conferred limited autonomy on Laos following elections for a constituent assembly.

16. History Of Laos - Lonely Planet Travel Information Other Lao Thoeng tribes live in southern Laos, including the Brao and the Katang. Like their northern cousins, they speak AustroAsiatic languages, a group which includes http://www.lonelyplanet.com/laos/history

17. 1Up Travel : Laos - History And Culture Of Laos. Seek info on history and culture in laos. The country laos has long been occupied by migrating Thais (including Shans, Siamese and Lao) and slash-and-burn Hmong-Mien hill tribes http://www.1uptravel.com/international/asia/laos/history-culture.html

Enter your search terms Submit search form Web 1UpTravel.com You are here 1Up Travel Countries of the World Asia Laos ADVERTISEMENT Country At a Glance Introduction Topography Life Cuisine ... Newstand Worth a Visit !! Cities Attractions Shopping Eating Out ... Travel Links Country Facts Introduction Geography People Government ... Transnational issues Related Laos Guide Laos Maps Laos Hotels Laos Flag ... Laos Travel Warning Laos History and Culture History The country has long been occupied by migrating Thais (including Shans, Siamese and Lao) and slash-and-burn Hmong/Mien hill tribes. The first Lao principalities were consolidated in the 13th century following the invasion of south-west China by Kublai Khan's Mongol hordes. In the mid-14th century, a Khmer-sponsored warlord, Fa Ngum, combined a number of scattered principalities around Luang Prabang to form his own kingdom, Lan Xang ('a million elephants'). The kingdom initially prospered, but internal divisions and pressure from neighbours caused it to split in the 17th century into three warring kingdoms centred on Luang Prabang, Wieng Chan (Vientiane) and Champasak. By the end of the 18th century, most of Laos came under Siamese (Thai) sovereignty but the territory was also being pressured by Vietnam. Unable or unwilling to serve two masters, the country went to war with Siam in the 1820s.

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Home ShowDateTime(showDateShort) See Laos Now Visit Exotic Asia ... Click Here Travel Cambodia ... Click here Home Louang Namtha Louanh Phrabang ... Map Of Laos Tell a friend about this site ... click here Welcome To Laos Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a landlocked country in southeast Asia, bordered by Burma (Myanmar) and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, and Thailand to the west. Laos traces its history to the Kingdom of Lan Xang or Land of a Million Elephants, which existed from the fourteenth to the eighteenth century. After a period as a French protectorate, it gained independence in 1949. A long civil war ended officially when the communist Pathet Lao movement came to power in 1975, but the protesting between factions continued for several years. In the Lao language, the country's name is "Meuang Lao". The Imperial French, who made the country part of French Indochina in 1893, spelled it with a final silent "s", i.e. "Laos"

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