via Phnom Penh Post, 13 March 2023: How some skeletons and bone fragments found in Cambodia are being studied by researchers to learn more about the prehistoric population and their relation to modern Khmer people.
Some skeletons and bone fragments found through archeological excavations in Cambodia over the years have been identified as belonging to the Kingdom’s prehistoric population and as such are likely to be the ancestors of modern day Khmer.
Researchers are studying the finds to make comparisons between humans then and now.
Director General of Heritage at the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts Prak Sovannara told The Post that two ancient human specimens had been unearthed in Snay village of Preah Netr Preah district in Banteay Meanchey province.
He said they are stored in a glass case and on display for guests who visit the pagoda. Sovannara also mentioned that a similar display was to be found at Wat Tep Por Vong or Wat Thmey in Trapeang Ses village of Kork Chak commune in Siem Reap town.
Source: Researchers study ancient skeletons, bone fragments | Phnom Penh Post
