Temple Origin and Ancient Artifact Found in Siem Reap Province

Have questions or resources regarding Khmer Culture? This forum is all about the Kingdom of Cambodia's culture. Khmer language, Cambodian weddings, French influence, Cambodian architecture, Cambodian politics, Khmer customs, etc? This is the place. Living in Cambodia can cause you to experience a whole new level of culture shock, so feel free to talk about all things related to the Khmer people, and their traditions. And if you want something in Khmer script translated into English, you will probably find what you need.
User avatar
CEOCambodiaNews
Expatriate
Posts: 62322
Joined: Sun Oct 12, 2014 5:13 am
Reputation: 4033
Location: CEO Newsroom in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Contact:
Cambodia

Temple Origin and Ancient Artifact Found in Siem Reap Province

Post by CEOCambodiaNews »

Image
AKP Phnom Penh, January 23, 2020 --

An origin of temple and ancient artifacts aged over 1,000 years have been discovered in Siem Reap province, according to the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts.

They were found recently by archaeological experts of APSARA National Authority in collaboration with University of Hawaii, USA through a joint research and excavation at Tuol Daun Pok in the west of Wat Athvea Temple in Treak village, Sangkat Siemp Reap.

PhD in Anthropology at the University of Hawaii Dr. Heng Piphal, a lead of this research project, underlined that his working group are excavating five locations sized 1 by 2 metres each at Tuol Daun Pok and surrounding areas.

As a result, continued Dr. Heng Piphal, they discovered temple origin buried more than 1 metre deep under the ground with two pink pillars and some piles of sandstone.

It thereby can be concluded that the temple called Tuol Daun Pok was built in the 10th century, emphasised the research lead.
Image
Along with the discovery of the temple origin, the archaeologists also found some ancient artifacts including Chinese porcelains made in the 12th to 17th century, and the 10th and 13th century Cambodian porcelains in Nokor Reach, Kulen Mountain and Cheung Ek regions.

According to archaeologist of the APSARA National Authority, the research and excavation lasts from Dec. 9, 2019 until Jan. 31, 2020.
By Lim Nary
AKP
Join the Cambodia Expats Online Telegram Channel: https://t.me/CambodiaExpatsOnline

Cambodia Expats Online: Bringing you breaking news from Cambodia before you read it anywhere else!

Have a story or an anonymous news tip for CEO? Need advertising? CONTACT US

Cambodia Expats Online is the most popular community in the country. JOIN TODAY

Follow CEO on social media:

Facebook
Twitter
YouTube
Instagram
  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Jlucas and 133 guests