The Archaeological Landscape of Koh Ker, Northwest Cambodia

Recent archaeological research at Koh Ker, Cambodia, has uncovered a sophisticated hydraulic engineering system dating back to the 10th century, drawing parallels with the more extensive network at Angkor. Aerial and ground-based surveys revealed evidence of intensive agriculture during the Angkorian period, challenged previous interpretations of 'roadways' and 'city enclosures,' and identified domestic habitation and stone-working sites. The study also found indications of continuous occupation from early historic to post-Angkorian periods, along with signs of a collapsed water management system and significant environmental changes affecting river flows. This research sheds new light on the complexity and resilience of Koh Ker's archaeological landscape.

Evans, D. (2010). The Archaeological Landscape of Koh Ker, Northwest Cambodia. Bulletin de l’Ecole Française d’Extrême-Orient, 97(1), 91–150. https://doi.org/10.3406/befeo.2010.6130