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  • Advancing Southeast Asian Archaeology 2019

    Selected Papers from the Second SEAMEO SPAFA International Conference on Southeast Asian Archaeology, Bangkok, Thailand 2019. Edited by Noel Hidalgo Tan

    Contents:

    1. Country Report: Archaeological Research in Indonesia in 2016-2018
    2. Summary of Lao archaeological work from 2016-2018
    3. Malaysia: Country Report of Archaeological Activities 2017-2018
    4. Archaeological Developments in Myanmar (2016-2018)
    5. Archaeological Research Activities In The Philippines (2016 – 2019)
    6. Singapore Country Report 2017-2019
    7. Thailand Country Report
    8. Archaeological Developments in Vietnam in 2016-2018: Achievements, Challenges and Perspectives
    9. New Interpretations on the African Presence in Southeast Asia 700-1700 CE
    10. Long Trumpets, Their Use and Significance in Java before 1500 CE
    11. Retracing the Cult of Lokeśvara in Khmer and Tibetan Art
    12. Epigraphy as a source for the history of Old Burma
    13. The Materiality of Writing: Script on Artefacts from Early Sites in Southern Thailand and in Southern Myanmar
    14. Cakrasaṃvara or Trailokyavijaya: Ascertaining the Identity of a Tantric Deity at Phimai through Sanskrit Manuscripts
    15. Exploring Thai Massage from Modern Iconography of Wat Pho in Thailand
    16. Flaming Pediments of the Bagan Period
    17. Study on The Architectural Decorations of Wooden Buddhist Monasteries in Myanmar
    18. Understanding the Heritage Significance of Wet-Ma-Sut Monastery in Myanmar
    19. Conservation Practices of Colonial Architectural Heritage through Comprehensive Planning: A Case in Yangon Central Business District
    20. To what extent did geographic determinants and cultural choices influence lithic technology systems? Presentation of the methodology chosen for my future PhD project 
    21. 30 years after P. Gorecki and D. S. Gillieson in Papua New Guinea: New data on the Holocene settlement of East Sepik, Upper Karawari-Arafundi Region
    22. Towards a new approach to the spread of Buddhism in the Lān Xāng Kingdom: The first Lao inscriptions 
    23. Biaros in Padang Lawas: The Buddhist Temple without Buddhist statue
    24. Did the Dharma reach the ancient Philippines?: Reviewing what archaeology and artifacts tell about Buddhism
    25. Changing Concepts of Buddhist Stupa Architecture with special reference to recent excavations in east India
    26. SEM-EDS Analysis and Elemental Composition Study of Stoneware Glazes from and 12th to 14th-century Kota Cina, Sumatra and the Temasek Period of Singapore, Alongside Glaze Formulae from Song, Yuan and Ming Chinese Kilns
    27. Comparative study of pottery manufacturing processes in North and central Vietnam
    28. State of Organic Residue Analysis in Southeast Asia: Plant Biomolecules as Archaeobotanical Evidence
    29. Salt-Making and Prehistoric Shell Middens in the Straits of Melaka
    30. Fish Consumption in 10th Century CE Javanese Society
    31. Towards an Integrated Socio-Ecological History for Bagan’s Peri-Urban Settlement Zone (11th to 14th Centuries CE): Introducing the IRAW@Bagan Archaeological Project
    32. From the Mountains to the Ayeyarwady River: Water Management in Bagan, Myanmar during the 11th to 14th centuries
    33. The Sustainable Hydrological Features in the Historical City of Mrauk-U
    34. The Ancient Water Management Systems in Thailand and the Relationship to Mainland Southeast Asia
    35. The Lashed-lug Tradition Beyond the Commonalities: A closer examination of variations in keel design within Southeast Asian shipbuilding tradition
    36. The Ancient Settlements in the Semangka Fault Line of Liwa, West Lampung Indonesia
    37. Human Face Reliefs in Rock Art, Pasemah Megalithic, South Sumatera
    38. New Evidence of Iron Smelting Sites on the Montalat Watershed (Central Kalimantan, Indonesia): Comparison with the Iron Smelting Sites at Sungai Batu (Kedah, Malaysia)
    39. Patterns in Dental Health and Disease in the Philippine Pre-Spanish Colonial Period
    40. Ethnoarchaeological Study of Megalithic Monuments in Nias: Comparative Study of Megaliths in Bӧrӧnadu and Orahili Fau
    41. Development of Image Analysis Software for Archaeological Applications
  • Venerable Master Afoh: The Great Mon Poet

    ISBN: 978-616-7961-04-0

     

    This book is a translation from the Thai version, พระอาจารย์อะเฟาะ เทพกวีศรีชาวมอญ, published in 2015. It includes a summary of the literary works of Venerable Afoh and translations of four texts, three of which were composed by Venerable Afoh and one by Master Klai. These texts were translated from Mon into Thai by Pisarn Boonpook.

  • Perspectives on Sustainable Tourism and Management at Archaeological and Heritage Sites

    This volume contains the collected papers and presentations from the Workshop on Sustainability and Tourism Management at Archaeological and Heritage Sites organised by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Archaeology and Fine Arts (SEAMEO SPAFA) and the APSARA Authority of Cambodia. The workshop, which ran from 5-8 February 2018 in Siem Reap, Cambodia received over 100 participants from 18 countries.

    ISBN: 978-616-7961-22-4 (e-book)

  • Advancing Southeast Asian Archaeology 2016

    Selected Papers from the Second SEAMEO SPAFA International Conference on Southeast Asian Archaeology, Bangkok, Thailand 2016. Edited by Noel Hidalgo Tan

    Limited numbers of the physical book are also available for purchase:

    US$45 - Advancing Southeast Asian Archaeology 2016
    US$60 - Advancing Southeast Asian Archaeology 2016 + 2013

    Postage not included. Contact Ean at spafa@seameo-spafa.org

    Contents:

    1. Infant Burial of the Pre-Dvaravati Period: New Data from the 2015 Excavation at U-Thong, Central Thailand

    2. Teaching Archaeology in Indonesia: Sharing Experiences and our Perspectives

    3. The Ceramics of the Brunei Shipwreck: Analysis of their Origin and Types (Brunei Country Report)

    4. New Approaches and Vision of Cambodia for Enriching Human Resources in Cambodian Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Experts (Cambodia Country Report)

    5. Archaeological Sites in the Context of Heritage Cities in Indonesia

    6. Malaysia Country Report 2016

    7. Archaeological Development in Myanmar 2013-2015 (Country Report)

    8. Philippine Country Report

    9. Country Report: Singapore (2013-2015)

    10. Thailand: Country Report of Archaeology Activities 2013-2015

    11. Archaeological Activities and New Research Results in Vietnam in Recent Years (Country Report)

    12. Sea Routes in Sumatran Waters, Indonesia: Surveys of Historic Shipwrecks in the Straits of Bangka, Gaspar and Karimata

    13. Doi Pha Kan, Lampang Province, North of Thailand: A New Lithic Assemblage in the Hoabinhian Chrono-Cultural Context

    14. Doi Pha Kan (Thailand), Ban Tha Si (Thailand) and Laang Spean (Cambodia) Animal Bone Assemblages: A New Perception of Meat Supply Strategies for Early Holocene Mainland Southeast Asia?

    15. Was the Gong Chime, Yun Luo, Played in the Court Music of Sukhothai in Thailand During the 13th or 14th Century?

    16. The 19th Century Fortified Villages of Myanmar’s Kabaw and Kale Valleys

    17. A Group of Clay Artefacts from Tap Chumphon Inscribed in Pali and Old Mon

    18. The Decorated Earthenware from National Art Gallery Site, Singapore

    19. Regional Research and Training Contributions from the Nalanda-Sriwijaya Centre: Results from Research Projects and Field Schools in Cambodia

    20. Context of the Port Cities Establishment in the Coast of Southern Vietnam: Understanding from Recent Surveys

    21. Landscape Transformation: From Sala Village to Surakarta, Capital of Mataram Kingdom

    22. Ancient Iron Furnaces of the Mount Popa Region, Central Myanmar

    23. Role of the Hoa Chau citadel (Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam) in the history of Champa and Dai Viet through archaeological results

    24. Preserving Underwater Cultural Heritage Sites in the Natuna Islands, Indonesia: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Utilization towards a Marine Eco-Archaeological Park

    25. Gua Tambun Prehistoric Rock Art: A Social Perspective

    26. Exploitation of a historical geographic information system (GIS) in Thua Thiên-Hue and Quang Tri provinces, Central Vietnam

    27. Recent research into the ancient port of Vân Đồn

    28. Comparison of rock painting sites in the Pratu Pha Valley, Lampang Province, Thailand

    29. Could Nen Chua be a port for Oc Eo?

    30. Developing a New Project: The Impact of Social Change on Health at the Late Iron Age Site of Non Ban Jak in Northeast Thailand

    31. Win Kyaing The Water Management of Historic Bagan: The Chronology and Typology of Hydraulic Works in the Ancient Buddhist City

  • SEAMEO-APCEIU Best Practice Cases | Utilizing Paintings from Southeast Asia and Korea

    introduces three practice cases that demonstrate the usage of SEAMEO-APCEIU educational materials in the classroom, highlighting the innovative ways in teaching and learning about the traditional paintings from Southeast Asia and Korea.

  • Advancing Southeast Asian Archaeology 2013

    Selected Papers from the First SEAMEO SPAFA International Conference on Southeast Asian Archaeology, Chonburi, Thailand 2013. Edited by Noel Hidalgo Tan.

    This book is for sale at US$60 (outside Thailand) / US$45 (within Thailand). To purchase a copy, please contact SPAFA Publications Manager Ean Lee via email: spafa@seameo-spafa.org

  • พระอาจารย์อะเฟาะ เทพกวีศรีชาวมอญ [Phra Ajarn Ashwoh: The Divine Mon Poet]

    Edited and translated by Pisarn Boonpook. ISBN: 978-616-7961-04-0.
    This book is for sale at US$20. To purchase a copy, please contact SPAFA Publications Manager Ean Lee spafa@seameo-spafa.org

  • 100 Everyday Objects from Southeast Asia and Korea

    A joint publication by the Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU), the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Archaeology and Fine Arts (SEAMEO SPAFA) and the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Secretariat (SEAMEO Secretariat). ISBN: 978-616-7961-01-9
  • Ancient Harbours in Southeast Asia

    Ancient Harbours in Southeast Asia
    Edited by John N. Miksic and Goh Geok Yian

    This book is for sale at US$10 (excluding shipping). To purchase a copy, please contact SPAFA Publications Manager Ean Lee spafa@seameo-spafa.org

  • Cultural Understanding through Paintings of Southeast Asia and Korea

    A joint publication by the Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU), the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Regional Centre for Archaeology and Fine Arts (SEAMEO SPAFA) and the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization Secretariat (SEAMEO Secretariat). ISBN: 978-616-202-882-3

  • The School in the Mangrove - Khlong Phitthaya Longkorn School

    Booklet produced by SEAMEO SPAFA. In English and Thai.
  • Houses that Speak to Us

    Houses that Speak to Us: Community-based Architectural Heritage Preservation in Phrae, Thailand. ISBN: 978-974-7809-43-5

    Download links:

    English version (Google Drive link - 158 MB)

    Thai version (Google Drive link - 107 MB)

  • Making Mangrove Eco-Museums

    Extracts of papers and presentations given at workshop on making mangrove eco-museums. ISBN 978-974-7809-37-4

  • Perspectives on Heritage Tourism

    Essays from papers presented at seminars and conferences on tourism and cultural heritage. ISBN 978-974-7809-36-7

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