Makan

Makan Metropolitan City ({wp|Lao language|Lomphasa}}: มากัน; Ma Kan) is a city in Pekalo Province, Lomtai. It has been the capital of Pekalo Province since 1812. Makan is known mainly for the [[Xiammak Cultural Heritage Site, a protected cultural site which houses the remnants of the area's prehistoric history. Near the heritage site lies the Xiammak river, which splits the city of Makan roughly in half. Further north, the Siamen district is dotted with ancient temples. Makan consists of 7 urban districts and 2 rural districts. It is the second largest city in Lomtai.

The history of Makan dates back to 30 BC when the eastern portion of the present-day city once hosted the Xhanmag Kingdom. Following its westward expansion into Bhambi, the Xhanmag kingdom collapsed in 362 CE. In spring of 833 Suwannaphum invaded northern Lomtai, taking Paokhang, however in 1013 the Majestic Kingdom successfully pushed the the Suwannaphumese out of Lomtai. During the Suwannaphumese invasions of Lomtai Paokhang was occupied by Suwannaphumese forces from 1560 to 1576. Following the Lom-Suwannaphumese war, in 1812 Lom emperor Saelim Aroonthakh established the capital of Pekalo Province in present-day Makan, naming it 'Makan' (literally meaning 'brave'). In 1939 the capital of Pekalo Province was moved to Khamchanh, though was moved back to Makan in Sawol of 1998.

Makan is widely known for its nightclubs, cultural sites, and amusement parks. In addition to the historic, and cultural attractions this city beholds, Makan is also known for being the most LGBTQ-friendly city in all of Lomtai, in fact it hosted the 2019 Lomtai Pride Parade. Makan also hosts many venerable educational facilities, including Makan National University.

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The first recorded name of Makan is Paokhang (เปาคัง), it was the name of present-day Lomtai until 1812, the origins of the name 'Paokhang' remain unknown.

=History=

Xhanmag and Bhambi
Xhanmag (ซานแม็ก) was an ancient city-state which largely occupied the eastern portion of present-day Makan. Compared to its western neighbor, Xhanmag was militarily superior. Bhambi (แบมบี) spanned across only a small portion of what is now present-day Makan west of the Xiammak river. The two city-states were extremely hostile toward one another. In 120 CE Xhamag crossed the Xiammak river and conquered Bhambi.

Modern Makan
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