Archaeologists turn their attention to a mysterious massive staircase on Phnom Kulen, thought to be constructed in Angkoran times.
The 487-meter ascent to sacred Phnom Kulen in Siem Reap province is steep and rocky. At some point between the ninth and 13th centuries, a powerful leader decided to forge a clearer path.
Source: Archaeologists Scale History of Ancient Staircase – The Cambodia Daily
Regarding this awesome staircase: as an old soldier, I have one correction. “The problem is to know when it was built, because there are no carvings, no other remains,” Mr. Chevance said.”
Uh-uh! The real problem is the NEARLY complete de-mining…..