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
- 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
- Medieval (regional)
- Culture
- Medieval
- Purpose
- Necropolis and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1200 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Southern Siem Reap Necropolis Central — Siem Reap (54-47)
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 complexPrimary 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° ESouthern Siem Reap Necropolis Central — Siem Reap (54-47) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Southern Siem Reap Necropolis Central — Siem Reap (54-47) defining settlement or ritual space
13.5140° N · 103.7006° ESouthern Siem Reap Necropolis Central — Siem Reap (54-47) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Southern Siem Reap Necropolis Central — Siem Reap (54-47) ceremonial landscape
13.5142° N · 103.7004° ESouthern Siem Reap Necropolis Central — Siem Reap (54-47) Reservoir Cistern
hydraulicRock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management
13.5139° N · 103.7004° E