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Miriam T. Stark is an American archaeologist and anthropologist whose research focuses on Southeast Asia, particularly Cambodia and the archaeology of early states. She co-directed the Lower Mekong Archaeological Project, which began fieldwork in Cambodia in 1996 and investigated settlement, political development, and material culture in the Mekong delta. Her scholarship also addresses ceramic analysis, household archaeology, and the organization of premodern communities.
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What did Miriam T. Stark study in Cambodia?
Miriam T. Stark studies Southeast Asian archaeology, especially Cambodia and the development of early states. Her work examines settlements, political organization, trade, landscapes, and long-term social change.
What is the Lower Mekong Archaeological Project?
The Lower Mekong Archaeological Project, or LOMAP, began fieldwork in Cambodia in 1996. It investigates early state formation in the Mekong Delta through archaeology, geography, art history, and related methods.
Why is Angkor Borei important in Miriam Stark's research?
Angkor Borei is a major archaeological site in southern Cambodia connected with early state formation in the Mekong Delta. Stark's project used field investigations around the site to study settlement history and regional political development.
Does Miriam T. Stark's work include training Cambodian archaeologists?
Yes, LOMAP was designed to include training for Khmer archaeologists as part of its research program. The project worked with Cambodia's Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts and local academic institutions.
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