Royal Siem Reap Hilltop Central — Siem Reap (54-17)
Classical (regional)·Classical·🇰🇭 Siem Reap, Cambodia
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About Royal Siem Reap Hilltop Central — Siem Reap (54-17)
Royal Siem Reap Hilltop Central — Siem Reap (54-17) at Siem Reap, Cambodia is a Classical (regional) ancient city of the Classical tradition, built c. 800 CE for hilltop 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 mattersRoyal Siem Reap Hilltop Central — Siem Reap (54-17) at Siem Reap, Cambodia is a Classical (regional) ancient city of the Classical tradition, built c. 800 CE fo
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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. 800 CE
- Period
- Classical (regional)
- Culture
- Classical
- Purpose
- Hilltop and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 800 CE
Initial construction / first occupation at Royal Siem Reap Hilltop Central — Siem Reap (54-17)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Royal Siem Reap Hilltop Central — Siem Reap (54-17)
On the ground
Structures & features
13.7749° N · 104.5220° E · 24 m · 3 mapped features
Royal Siem Reap Hilltop Central — Siem Reap (54-17) Main Ancient-City Feature
structurePrimary ancient-city feature at Royal Siem Reap Hilltop Central — Siem Reap (54-17) – central hilltop and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
13.7750° N · 104.5220° ERoyal Siem Reap Hilltop Central — Siem Reap (54-17) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Royal Siem Reap Hilltop Central — Siem Reap (54-17) defining settlement or ritual space
13.7748° N · 104.5220° ERoyal Siem Reap Hilltop Central — Siem Reap (54-17) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Royal Siem Reap Hilltop Central — Siem Reap (54-17) ceremonial landscape
13.7750° N · 104.5219° E