Human Skeletal Remains Excavated from Phum Snay

Open image in new window During the excavations at Phum Snay from 2007 to 2010, we unearthed 62 specimens of ancient human skeletons dating from the third century BC to the third century AD. Although the conditions of preservation were not always good, there were few specimens that were sufficiently preserved to permit measurements of the body and characterization of facial features. Even though the skeletal traits were quite variable, we were able to confirm the customary practice of teeth extraction and teeth pointing in some specimens.