DECORATED WOODEN POSTS IN THE OC EO CULTURE: AN OVERVIEW OF THEIR TYPOLOGY AND FUNCTIONS

Abstract

During the investigation, exploration, and excavation of archaeological relics of the Oc Eo culture, many wooden pillars and wooden piles have been discovered, among them a group of decorative wooden columns that stand out. This type of artefact has been mentioned and interpreted by several scholars. On the basis of inheriting the previous results, this study systematises the type of decorative wooden column in the Oc Eo culture, initially clarifying the main functions of this type of artefact.