Western Siem Reap Platform A — Siem Reap (54-28)
Early Historic (regional)·Early Historic·🇰🇭 Siem Reap, Cambodia
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About Western Siem Reap Platform A — Siem Reap (54-28)
Western Siem Reap Platform A — Siem Reap (54-28) at Siem Reap, Cambodia is a Early Historic (regional) ancient city of the Early Historic tradition, built c. 2500 BCE for platform 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 mattersWestern Siem Reap Platform A — Siem Reap (54-28) at Siem Reap, Cambodia is a Early Historic (regional) ancient city of the Early Historic tradition, built c. 25
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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. 2500 BCE
- Period
- Early Historic (regional)
- Culture
- Early Historic
- Purpose
- Platform and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 2500 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Western Siem Reap Platform A — Siem Reap (54-28)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Western Siem Reap Platform A — Siem Reap (54-28)
On the ground
Structures & features
14.1179° N · 104.4774° E · 376 m · 3 mapped features
Western Siem Reap Platform A — Siem Reap (54-28) Main Ancient-City Feature
structurePrimary ancient-city feature at Western Siem Reap Platform A — Siem Reap (54-28) – central platform and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
14.1179° N · 104.4775° EWestern Siem Reap Platform A — Siem Reap (54-28) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Western Siem Reap Platform A — Siem Reap (54-28) defining settlement or ritual space
14.1178° N · 104.4775° EWestern Siem Reap Platform A — Siem Reap (54-28) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Western Siem Reap Platform A — Siem Reap (54-28) ceremonial landscape
14.1180° N · 104.4774° E