Geoglyphs of Varna Mogor Ach
Iron Age (1200 BCE–500 CE)·Iron Age·🇰🇭 Preah Vihear, Cambodia
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About Geoglyphs of Varna Mogor Ach
Geoglyphs of Varna Mogor Ach in Preah Vihear, Cambodia is a Iron Age (1200 BCE–500 CE) geoglyph attributed to Iron Age culture. Systematically investigated through aerial LiDAR and stratigraphic excavation, it presents a central mound with ancillary settlement. Construction employs mudbrick on stone socle and demonstrates long-distance exchange. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans verify location and chronology.
Why it mattersKey Iron Age geoglyph with stratified sequence and regional significance.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Long-distance exchange networks
- 02Astronomical alignment and orientation
Theories
- 01Trading entrepôt and regional hub
- 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. 498 BCE
- Period
- Iron Age (1200 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Iron Age
- Purpose
- Defensive and administrative
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 498 BCE
Initial construction and primary occupation
c. 316 BCE
Secondary construction phase
c. 231 CE
Abandonment and gradual burial
1978
Archaeological identification via aerial survey
On the ground
Structures & features
14.2053° N · 104.2215° E · 2520 m · 3 mapped features
Granary Cluster
entranceHydraulic feature — canal
14.2076° N · 104.2211° EEnclosure Wall
cairnOutlier feature with cup marks
14.2040° N · 104.2226° ERock Art Panel
reservoirAncillary workshop associated with main monument
14.2073° N · 104.2233° E