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10,000-year-old caves discovered

A series of caves in North Thailand prove to yield significant archaeological material. The location of the caves remain undisclosed, but are slated for research and eco-tourism in the future. [...]

Daknong discovers prehistoric instrument arsenal

7 December 2006 (Vietnam Net Bridge) -

Daknong discovers prehistoric instrument arsenal

The Vietnam Institute of Archaeology and the Daknong Province Museum have announced the results of excavating remains in Dak Wil Commune in the province’s Cu Jut District.

The archaeological site was discovered for the first time in December of last year, and excavated [...]

Ancient wall stays, tower goes

4 December 2006 (The Star) -

Ancient wall stays, tower goes

The ancient wall discovered in the middle of the town will not be demolished. Instead, it is the 110m revolving tower project being built at the site that has to make way.

“The ancient fort cannot be damaged by a modern project as [...]

Wanli: The Untold Story From The Deep Waters

feature on one of the shipwrecks in the South China Sea, the Wanli, which was excavated by Nanhai Marine Archaeology. [...]

Gua Tambun rediscovered

A local conducts tours to Malaysia’s biggest rock art site, which is in danger of erosion due to inadequate protection. [...]

Ancient wall found beneath Malacca

30 November – 3 December (Various news sources, see below) – The news broke while I was bedridden with a particularly nasty fever, which explains the flurry of updates today. An piece of wall dated to Dutch Malacca was unearthed while work was underway for a controversial revolving tower in the historic city center. Here’s [...]

Proposed Malacca project to be re-sited to preserve old wall

4 December 2006 (The Star) – I think this bit of news will bring much joy to the locals, who have been campaigning against the tower for some time.

Proposed Malacca project to be re-sited to preserve old wall

Researchers are excited by the discovery of part of an ancient wall at the construction [...]

Korean Technology Helps Visualize Glory of Angkor Wat

A Korean company, in conjunction with Dongguk University have digitally recreated Angkor Wat, and will be made public in mid-December. [...]

Archaeological site unearthed in mountainous region

Prehistoric stone tool finds in a mountainous region of Vietnam, and a brief mention of Champa relics found in Hoi An. [...]

Teams Explore Roots of Angkor Civilization

Discovery Kids is featuring the Origins of Angkor project in Thailand in an episode airing Dec 3 and 10. [...]