Summary
New LIDAR surveys of Koh Ker, Cambodia, reveal the site as a complex network of habitation, significantly altering our understanding of its settlement history. Previous research focused on isolated temples and visible structures, but these findings highlight the importance of exploring communication channels like streets and hydraulic systems, as well as surrounding settlements and industries. This approach provides critical insights into human environmental intervention and the development of Koh Ker, a former royal center, offering a more comprehensive framework for interpreting its past occupation.
Citation
Belényesy, K. (2018). Új irányok a khmer településtörténeti hálózatok kutatásában (Koh Ker, Kambodzsa). Távol-Keleti Tanulmányok, 9(2017/1). https://doi.org/10.38144/tkt.2017.1.8