Tumulus of Rig
Jōmon (14000–300 BCE)·Jōmon·🇰🇭 Preah Vihear, Cambodia
About
About Tumulus of Rig
Tumulus of Rig in Preah Vihear, Cambodia is a Jōmon (14000–300 BCE) tumulus attributed to Jōmon culture. Systematically investigated through aerial LiDAR and stratigraphic excavation, it presents a fortified nucleus with workshop zone. Construction employs ashlar with clamp and demonstrates craft specialization. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans verify location and chronology.
Why it mattersKey Jōmon tumulus with stratified sequence and regional significance.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Construction labor organization and logistics
- 02Cause of abandonment and collapse
Theories
- 01Astronomical observatory and calendar
- 02Ceremonial centre and pilgrimage focus
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. 4192 BCE
- Period
- Jōmon (14000–300 BCE)
- Culture
- Jōmon
- Purpose
- Necropolis and ritual
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 4192 BCE
Initial construction and primary occupation
c. 3392 BCE
Major expansion and monumental elaboration
c. 721 BCE
Rebuilding and fortification phase
1961
Modern archaeological excavation and survey
On the ground
Structures & features
13.6566° N · 105.3392° E · 522 m · 4 mapped features
Altar
necropolisPrimary tumulus at Tumulus of Rig — enclosure wall
13.6563° N · 105.3412° EAncillary Complex
platformBurial zone — rock-cut chambers
13.6580° N · 105.3416° EGranary Cluster
platformHydraulic feature — cistern
13.6573° N · 105.3400° ERock Art Panel
structureBurial zone — tumuli
13.6537° N · 105.3418° E