Central Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11)
Iron Age (regional)·Iron Age·🇰🇭 Siem Reap, Cambodia
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About Central Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11)
Central Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11) at Siem Reap, Cambodia is a Iron Age (regional) ancient village of the Iron Age tradition, built c. 1200 BCE for terrace and associated settlement. Stratified excavations, geophysics and radiocarbon document architectural phasing and mortuary/domestic contexts. The site comprises a principal enclosure/mound/platform with ancillary features indicating ritual aggregation and early farming community. Peer-reviewed plans and heritage protection in place.
Why it mattersCentral Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11) at Siem Reap, Cambodia is a Iron Age (regional) ancient village of the Iron Age tradition, built c. 1200 BCE for
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Landscape function
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
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. 1200 BCE
- Period
- Iron Age (regional)
- Culture
- Iron Age
- Purpose
- Terrace and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1200 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Central Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Central Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11)
On the ground
Structures & features
12.7397° N · 104.0131° E · 470 m · 4 mapped features
Central Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11) Main Ancient-Village Feature
ancient villagePrimary ancient-village feature at Central Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11) – central terrace and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
12.7398° N · 104.0132° ECentral Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Central Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11) defining settlement or ritual space
12.7396° N · 104.0132° ECentral Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Central Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11) ceremonial landscape
12.7399° N · 104.0131° ECentral Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11) Reservoir Cistern
hydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management
12.7396° N · 104.0131° E