 Intensity of activities and density of occupation may have oscillated over time in relation to political and socio-economic factors.Natural and human resource management variables as well as environmental phenomena may have also played significant roles related to changes in popularity, population and productivity.The project is part of the Nalanda - Sriwijaya Centre (NSC) Field School led by Dr. D. Kyle Latinis (NSC) and Dr. Ea Darith (APSARA National Authority) with further support from the National Authority for Preah Vihear (NAPV).