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New signs point to a thriving Kampong Glam 200 years ago
Dig puts to rest narrative of Singapore's beginnings as sleepy fishing village, experts say
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Melody Zaccheus
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Today's Kampong Glam is a thriving place, with worshippers at the Sultan Mosque, and locals and tourists shopping or enjoying a meal at the Middle Eastern eateries in the area.
The conserved district was also flourishing some 200 years ago.
