Singapore & the Silk Road of the Sea, 1300-1800

Contents

Introduction. The archaeology of Singapore : forgotten hints -- Historical background. The three seas of the Southern ocean ; The rise of the island empires ; From the fall of Srivijaya to the rise of Singapore ; Singapore's ancient history, 1299 to 1604 -- Archaeological evidence. Archaeology in Singapore : history and interpretation ; Products of ancient Singapore ; Singaporean imports of the 14th to 16th centuries ; Beyond ceramics : metal, coins, and glassware -- Singapore in regional context. Temasik's partners in Java, Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and India ; Singapore and Riau ; Temasik's neighbours : Southeast Asian settlements of the 14th and 15th centuries ; Singapore and the Europeans -- Conclusion. Ancient Singapore, urbanism, and commerce.