Rescue Excavation and Education at Don Noi Ancient Site

$62.8K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	U.S. Government - Department of State
Country	Cambodia
Start Date	Apr 13, 2005
End Date	Jan 11, 2009
Duration	1,369 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`77384-48`

Grant Description

To enable a rescue archaeological excavation of a cemetery at Don Noi in order to salvage scientific information, preserve heritage, and train young archaeologists. Graves in this Iron Age (circa 100 A.D.) site contain glass beads, bronze, iron implements and ceramic vases. Don Noi ancinet site may be one of the most important in understanding the rise of the Angkorian state.

The site is under threat of destruction through looting.