Preah Vihear — Ancillary Gopura North (Dangrek)
Preah Vihear Gopura N
Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture·🇰🇭 Preah Vihear, Dangrek, Preah Vihear, Cambodia
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About Preah Vihear — Ancillary Gopura North (Dangrek)
Preah Vihear — Ancillary Gopura North (Dangrek) in Preah Vihear, Dangrek, Preah Vihear, Cambodia is a Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Multi-period temple culture. Systematic survey and magnetometry document radiocarbon sequence. The site includes a principal necropolis and domestic quarter. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 39.7 ha. Excavation partially-excavated; condition partially preserved. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Multi-period temple culture temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 540 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Relation to regional network
Theories
- 01Elite residence hypothesis
- 02Ceremonial centre
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 1500 BCE
- Period
- Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period temple culture
- Purpose
- Temple and sanctuary complex
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 870 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1913
Modern rediscovery and excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
14.3900° N · 104.6800° E · 540 m · 3 mapped features
Main Temple Cella
cellaMain Temple Cella at Preah Vihear — Ancillary Gopura North (Dangrek) — cella with stratified deposits
14.3916° N · 104.6780° ENorth Court Ancillary
courtNorth Court Ancillary at Preah Vihear — Ancillary Gopura North (Dangrek) — court with stratified deposits
14.3895° N · 104.6821° EPylon Gate
pylonPylon Gate at Preah Vihear — Ancillary Gopura North (Dangrek) — pylon with stratified deposits
14.3912° N · 104.6811° E