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Southern Siem Reap Necropolis Central — Siem Reap (54-47)

Medieval (regional)·Medieval·🇰🇭 Siem Reap, Cambodia

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About Southern Siem Reap Necropolis Central — Siem Reap (54-47)

Southern Siem Reap Necropolis Central — Siem Reap (54-47) at Siem Reap, Cambodia is a Medieval (regional) temple complex of the Medieval tradition, built c. 1200 BCE 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 mattersSouthern Siem Reap Necropolis Central — Siem Reap (54-47) at Siem Reap, Cambodia is a Medieval (regional) temple complex of the Medieval tradition, built c. 120

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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. 1200 BCE
Period
Medieval (regional)
Culture
Medieval
Purpose
Necropolis and associated settlement
Excavation
Partially excavated
  1. c. 1200 BCE

    Initial construction / first occupation at Southern Siem Reap Necropolis Central — Siem Reap (54-47)

  2. 19th–20th century

    Excavation and research at Southern Siem Reap Necropolis Central — Siem Reap (54-47)

On the ground

Structures & features

13.5141° N · 103.7005° E · 202 m · 4 mapped features

  • Southern Siem Reap Necropolis Central — Siem Reap (54-47) Main Temple-Complex Feature

    temple complex

    Primary temple-complex feature at Southern Siem Reap Necropolis Central — Siem Reap (54-47) – central necropolis and associated settlement element with stratified deposits

    13.5141° N · 103.7006° E
  • Southern Siem Reap Necropolis Central — Siem Reap (54-47) Secondary Enclosure

    enclosure

    Ancillary enclosure/wall line at Southern Siem Reap Necropolis Central — Siem Reap (54-47) defining settlement or ritual space

    13.5140° N · 103.7006° E
  • Southern Siem Reap Necropolis Central — Siem Reap (54-47) Outlier Rock Art Panel

    rock art

    Outlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Southern Siem Reap Necropolis Central — Siem Reap (54-47) ceremonial landscape

    13.5142° N · 103.7004° E
  • Southern Siem Reap Necropolis Central — Siem Reap (54-47) Reservoir Cistern

    hydraulic

    Rock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management

    13.5139° N · 103.7004° E

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