Cat Tien

Cát Tiên lies in the southern highlands near the Đồng Nai River. Along the river stands an ancient sanctuary of brick temples and mounds, where worshippers honoured Hindu gods. A great stone linga and its basin reveal the importance of Shiva, while small gold sheets bear images of deities and sacred symbols. The sculptures show affinities with both Cham and Khmer traditions, yet possess local characteristics of their own. The sanctuary was already old long before the later kingdoms of the region arose.

The later city of Gia Nghĩa lies here.