Little Angkor Fortress I — Angkor (60-03)
Chalcolithic (regional)·Chalcolithic·🇰🇭 Angkor, Cambodia
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About Little Angkor Fortress I — Angkor (60-03)
Little Angkor Fortress I — Angkor (60-03) at Angkor, Cambodia is a Chalcolithic (regional) archaeological wonder of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 1200 BCE for fortress 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 mattersLittle Angkor Fortress I — Angkor (60-03) at Angkor, Cambodia is a Chalcolithic (regional) archaeological wonder of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 1200 BC
Open questions
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
- Chalcolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Chalcolithic
- Purpose
- Fortress and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1200 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Little Angkor Fortress I — Angkor (60-03)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Little Angkor Fortress I — Angkor (60-03)
On the ground
Structures & features
13.9943° N · 104.3430° E · 348 m · 3 mapped features
- Little Angkor Fortress I — Angkor (60-03) Main Archaeological-Wonder Featurearchaeological wonderPrimary archaeological-wonder feature at Little Angkor Fortress I — Angkor (60-03) – central fortress and associated settlement element with stratified deposits13.9944° N · 104.3431° E
- Little Angkor Fortress I — Angkor (60-03) Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Little Angkor Fortress I — Angkor (60-03) defining settlement or ritual space13.9942° N · 104.3431° E
- Little Angkor Fortress I — Angkor (60-03) Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Little Angkor Fortress I — Angkor (60-03) ceremonial landscape13.9944° N · 104.3430° E