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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

  1. 01Chronology and phasing
  2. 02Landscape function

Theories

  1. 01Ceremonial centre
  2. 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
  1. c. 200 CE

    Initial construction / first occupation at Old Siem Reap Necropolis East — Siem Reap (54-15)

  2. 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

    megalithic

    Primary 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° E
  • Old Siem Reap Necropolis East — Siem Reap (54-15) Secondary Enclosure

    enclosure

    Ancillary enclosure/wall line at Old Siem Reap Necropolis East — Siem Reap (54-15) defining settlement or ritual space

    13.8672° N · 103.2889° E
  • Old Siem Reap Necropolis East — Siem Reap (54-15) Outlier Rock Art Panel

    rock art

    Outlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Old Siem Reap Necropolis East — Siem Reap (54-15) ceremonial landscape

    13.8674° N · 103.2887° E
  • Old Siem Reap Necropolis East — Siem Reap (54-15) Reservoir Cistern

    hydraulic

    Rock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management

    13.8671° N · 103.2887° E

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