Rock Art of Citadel Glen
Andean Formative (1800–200 BCE)·Andean Formative·🇹🇭 Buriram Province, Thailand
About
About Rock Art of Citadel Glen
Rock Art of Citadel Glen in Buriram Province, Thailand is a Andean Formative (1800–200 BCE) rock art attributed to Andean Formative culture. Systematically investigated through ground-penetrating radar and fieldwalking, it presents a central mound with hydraulic works. Construction employs mudbrick on stone socle and demonstrates craft specialization. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans verify location and chronology.
Why it mattersKey Andean Formative rock-art with stratified sequence and regional significance.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Construction labor organization and logistics
- 02Function as ceremonial vs domestic centre
Theories
- 01Defensive refuge and tribal capital
- 02Centralized storage and redistribution (Cunliffe)
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. 1115 BCE
- Period
- Andean Formative (1800–200 BCE)
- Culture
- Andean Formative
- Purpose
- Residential and craft production
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1115 BCE
Initial construction and primary occupation
c. 821 BCE
Architectural refurbishment
c. 240 CE
Reoccupation and adaptation
2011
Rediscovery and systematic excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
13.3108° N · 102.1487° E · 841 m · 4 mapped features
Principal Monument
rampartAncillary necropolis associated with main monument
13.3084° N · 102.1475° ETemple Platform
structurePrimary rock art at Rock Art of Citadel Glen — rock-cut facade
13.3093° N · 102.1468° EGateway
reservoirPrimary rock art at Rock Art of Citadel Glen — platform mound
13.3104° N · 102.1508° EAltar
altarOutlier feature with cup marks
13.3117° N · 102.1506° E