Old Siem Reap Necropolis East — Siem Reap (54-15)
Chalcolithic (regional)·Chalcolithic·🇰🇭 Siem Reap, Cambodia
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About Old Siem Reap Necropolis East — Siem Reap (54-15)
Old Siem Reap Necropolis East — Siem Reap (54-15) at Siem Reap, Cambodia is a Chalcolithic (regional) megalithic of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 200 CE for necropolis 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 mattersOld Siem Reap Necropolis East — Siem Reap (54-15) at Siem Reap, Cambodia is a Chalcolithic (regional) megalithic of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 200 CE
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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. 200 CE
- Period
- Chalcolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Chalcolithic
- Purpose
- Necropolis and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 200 CE
Initial construction / first occupation at Old Siem Reap Necropolis East — Siem Reap (54-15)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Old Siem Reap Necropolis East — Siem Reap (54-15)
On the ground
Structures & features
13.8672° N · 103.2888° E · 442 m · 4 mapped features
Old Siem Reap Necropolis East — Siem Reap (54-15) Main Megalithic Feature
megalithicPrimary megalithic feature at Old Siem Reap Necropolis East — Siem Reap (54-15) – central necropolis and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
13.8673° N · 103.2889° EOld Siem Reap Necropolis East — Siem Reap (54-15) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Old Siem Reap Necropolis East — Siem Reap (54-15) defining settlement or ritual space
13.8672° N · 103.2889° EOld Siem Reap Necropolis East — Siem Reap (54-15) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Old Siem Reap Necropolis East — Siem Reap (54-15) ceremonial landscape
13.8674° N · 103.2887° EOld Siem Reap Necropolis East — Siem Reap (54-15) Reservoir Cistern
hydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management
13.8671° N · 103.2887° E