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Central Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11)

Iron Age (regional)·Iron Age·🇰🇭 Siem Reap, Cambodia

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About Central Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11)

Central Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11) at Siem Reap, Cambodia is a Iron Age (regional) ancient village of the Iron Age tradition, built c. 1200 BCE for terrace 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 mattersCentral Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11) at Siem Reap, Cambodia is a Iron Age (regional) ancient village of the Iron Age tradition, built c. 1200 BCE for

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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
Iron Age (regional)
Culture
Iron Age
Purpose
Terrace and associated settlement
Excavation
Partially excavated
  1. c. 1200 BCE

    Initial construction / first occupation at Central Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11)

  2. 19th–20th century

    Excavation and research at Central Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11)

On the ground

Structures & features

12.7397° N · 104.0131° E · 470 m · 4 mapped features

  • Central Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11) Main Ancient-Village Feature

    ancient village

    Primary ancient-village feature at Central Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11) – central terrace and associated settlement element with stratified deposits

    12.7398° N · 104.0132° E
  • Central Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11) Secondary Enclosure

    enclosure

    Ancillary enclosure/wall line at Central Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11) defining settlement or ritual space

    12.7396° N · 104.0132° E
  • Central Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11) Outlier Rock Art Panel

    rock art

    Outlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Central Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11) ceremonial landscape

    12.7399° N · 104.0131° E
  • Central Siem Reap Terrace A — Siem Reap (54-11) Reservoir Cistern

    hydraulic

    Rock-cut cistern/reservoir for water management

    12.7396° N · 104.0131° E

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