CSEAS Special Lecture: Dr. Darith Ea, Archaeologist
Title: "Koh Ker: the 10th Century Angkorian Capital City of Jayavarman IV and his son, Harshavarman II"
Jayavarman IV and his son, Harshavarman II moved the Angkorian capital to Koh Ker, approximately 90 km northeast of Angkor, from 928-944 CE. The city layout includes an iconic 35m tall, 7-tiered, sandstone mountain temple dedicated to Siva; a large water reservoir; numerous temples and shrines; and the largest ancient dam in Southeast Asia in an unusual north-south orientation. Koh Ker sculpture and architecture are unusually large-scale and dynamic, defining a unique style in Khmer art history. The architectural and artistic styles—as well as inscription data—indicate a 10th century boom in temple construction and art production at Koh Ker, coinciding with Jayavarman IV’s reign. However, new archaeological evidence obtained through joint research between APSARA Authority, Preah Vihear National Authority and the Nalanda-Sriwijaya Centre in 2015 and 2016, revealed occupation began from the 7th and 8th centuries CE, continuing well beyond the 14th and 15th centuries. This talk by archaeologist Dr. Ea will discuss his work at the site.
Monday, October 29, 2018 at 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Peters Campus Life Building, 100
545 Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL 60115
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