THE EXCAVATION OF NON BAN JAK, NORTHEAST THAILAND - A REPORT ON THE FIRST THREE SEASONS

• DOI: 10.7152/jipa.v34i0.14721
• Publication Date: 2015-06-10T19:05:21Z
• Authors: Charles F.W. Higham; Judith Cameron; Nigel Chang; Cristina Castillo; Sian Halcrow; Dougald O'Reilly; Fiona Petchey; Louise Shewan
• Keywords: Iron Age; Square (algebra)

Non Ban Jak is a large, moated site located in the upper Mun Valley, Northeast Thailand. Excavations over three seasons 2011-4 have revealed sequence of occupation that covers final stage local Iron Age. The enclosed by two broad moats and banks, comprises an eastern western mound separated lower intervening area. first season opened 8 m square on mound, while second third uncovered part low terrain rising into encompassing area 25 10 m. former industrial, residential mortuary activity involved construction houses, kiln firing ceramic vessels interment dead within residences. latter four phases late Age cemetery, which again incorporated house floors wall foundations, as well further evidence for manufacture. excavation sheds light town occupied at threshold state formation.