Sampanago: ‘city of serpents’ and the first Muttama (Martaban)

Moore, Elizabeth; Win, San

Abstract

The discourse between riverine and maritime sites in lower Myanmar during the late first and early second millennium CE has received little attention, with literature focusing on single sites and their dependence upon upper Myanmar [Map 1]. However, as we explain in this essay, it was the variety and fluctuations between a series of sites that sustained the economic and religious significance of this area. Our argument is epitomised by the archaeology and chronicles of Sampanago (Campānāga) or “City of Serpents” (16°40’5.91”N,97°35’46.90”E)

Citation

Moore, E., & Win, S. (2014). Sampanago: ‘city of serpents’ and the first Muttama (Martaban). In N. Revire, & S. A. Murphy (Eds.), Before Siam : essays in art and archaeology (216-237). River Books

• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2014
• Deposit Date: May 16, 2014
• Publicly Available Date: Dec 30, 2021
• Pages: 216-237
• Book Title: Before Siam : essays in art and archaeology
• ISBN: 9786167339412
• Keywords: Martaban Archaeology Suvannabhumi