Ancient pottery kiln unearthed at Angkor

via Phnom Penh Post, 30 November 2020: Remains of an anicent kiln found near Angkor Thom, and a small mention of the restored Buddha of the Bakan.

Archaeologists with the Apsara National Authority (ANA) have unearthed what appears to be an Angkor-era pottery kiln located north of Dey Chhnang gate of Angkor Thom.

According to ANA’s Facebook page on November 27, the kiln was excavated in Siem Reap’s Kokchak commune north of Dey Chhnang gate of Angkor Thom.

Tin Tina, deputy director of the Angkor International Document Centre and the excavation team leader, said the excavation was launched to learn if ancient pottery was produced at the hillside site. In the past, researchers had discovered many shards of pottery scattered around the hill.

“Until now, there has been no excavation or research to confirm that the location is an ancient pottery kiln. Because of the scattered pottery and burned clay pieces that remain on the hill even today, some researchers agreed that it was highly probable that there had once been an ancient kiln there,” he added.

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