via Phnom Penh Post, 24 June 2021: The Kanam rock art site was discovered in the mid-2000s. Previous research (see here and here) indicate it’s probably not thousands of years old, but associated with the Bunong people who live in the area, who are also known for their skills with taming elephants.
The Ministry of Environment is producing a video to promote rock paintings found in a prehistoric cave located in the Central Cardamom National Park in Pursat province, which is scheduled for completion on June 26-27. Archaeologists claim the cave is thousands of years old with paintings similar to ones found in Egypt.
Sok Sopheap, the report producer from the ministry, said the video is less than 10 minutes long and included footage of the cave site taken by drones, the ancient paintings, flora and fauna. The video aims to attract tourists.
“We want to advertise [the cave] to attract visitors, especially after the Covid-19 crisis. The broadcast will also help to protect the cave and improve the livelihoods of people in the area and reduce deforestation, which is a crime,” he said.
Source: Ministry showcases prehistoric paintings in Cardamom cavern | Phnom Penh Post
