Emergence and sustenance of the sacred landscape in Cambodia, Burma (Myanmar) and Thailand; remote sensing, the environment and culture; social memory in mainland material culture.
Current Research
Current research focuses on the arts of Myanmar (Burma), particularly the emergence and maintenance of the Hindu-Buddhist landscape. Previous remote sensing and survey work in Thailand and at Angkor in Cambodia also considered patterns of terrain adaptation and veneration. Ongoing writing includes a survey of pre- and proto-historic Burma (Myanmar), the relationship of the so-called Pyu, Mon and Dvaravati cultures, and the role of visual culture in sustaining social memory of legendary places.
Biography
Dr Moore has undertaken research in Myanmar (Burma), Cambodia, and Thailand. Prior to completing her PhD at the Institute of Archaeology (UCL) she worked in Nairobi, Jakarta and Singapore. Since joining SOAS in 1992, she has developed a broad-based undergraduate and graduate syllabus for Southeast Asian art and archaeology, including ancient and contemporary aspects of mainland and island areas.
Than Swe, H.E., Sokrithy, Im and Moore, Elizabeth (2015). In: Tan, Noel Hidalgo, (ed.), Advancing Southeast Asian Archaeology 2013. Bangkok: SEAMEO-SPAFA, pp 15-17
Sampanago: ‘city of serpents’ and the first Muttama (Martaban)
Moore, Elizabeth and Win, San (2014). In: Revire, Nicolas, (eds.) and Murphy, Stephen A, (eds.), Before Siam : essays in art and archaeology. Bangkok: River Books, pp 216-237
Pagoda Desecration and Myanmar Archaeology, 1853–86
Moore, Elizabeth (2013). In: Klokke, Marijke J., (eds.) and Degroot, Véronique, (eds.), Materializing Southeast Asia's Past: Selected Papers from the 12th International Conference of the European Association of Southeast Asian Archaeologists, Volume 2. Singapore: University of Singapore Press, pp 242-252
Ta Mok Shwe-gu-gyi Temple: Local Art in Upper Myanmar 11-17th century AD
Moore, Elizabeth, Win Maung, (Tampawaddy) and Htwe Htwe, Win (2013). In: Bonatz, Dominik, (eds.), Reinecke, Andreas, (eds.) and Tjoa-Bonatz, Mai Lin, (eds.), Connecting Empires and States: Selected Papers from the 13th International Conference of the European Association of Southeast Asian Archaeologists, Volume 2. Singapore: National University of Singapore Press, pp 144-160
The Early Buddhist Archaeology of Myanmar: Tagaung, Thagara, and the Mon-Pyu dichotomy
Moore, Elizabeth (2011). In: McCormick, Patrick, (eds.), Jenny, Mathias, (eds.) and Baker, Chris, (eds.), The Mon over Two Millennia: Monuments, Manuscripts, Movements. Bangkok: Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University, pp 7-23
The beginnings of Buddhist archaeology and the Shan Plateau
Moore, Elizabeth (2011). In: Montira, Rato, (eds.) and Khanidtha, Kanthavichai, (eds.), Shan and beyond. Essays on Shan Archaeology, Anthropology, History, Politics, Religion and Human Rights.(. Bangkok: Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University, pp 1-18
Moore, Elizabeth (2008). In: Pautreau, J-P, (eds.), Coupey, S, (eds.), Rambault, E, (eds.) and Zeitoun, V, (eds.), From homo erectus to the living traditions: choice of papers from the 11th International Conference of the European Association of Southeast Asian Archaeologists: Bougon, 25th-29th September 2006. Chieng Mai: Siam Rattana, pp 183-192
Moore, Elizabeth and Swe, Than (2006). In: Bacus, Elizabeth A., (eds.), Glover, Ian, (eds.) and Piggot, Vincent C., (eds.), Uncovering Southeast Asia's Past: Selected Papers from the 10th International Conference of the European Association of Southeast Asian Archaeologists. Singapore: National University Press, pp 271-282
Stone tools and rings: Neolithic and Bronze Age Change
Moore, Elizabeth (2005). Essays in Commemoration of the Golden Jubilee of the Myanmar Historical Commission (1955-2005). Yangon: Ministry of Education, pp 203-227
Ancient Knowledge and the use of landscape: Walled settlements in Lower Myanmar.
Moore, Elizabeth (2004). Traditions of Knowledge in Southeast Asia, Part I. Proceedings of the Traditions of Knowledge in Southeast Asia Conference 17-19 December 2003.. Yangon: Yangon: Myanmar Historical Commission, Ministry of Education, pp 1-28
Prehistoric Grave Goods from the Chindwin and Samon River Regions
Moore, Elizabeth, Han, N and Maung, Win (2002). In: Green, Alexandra, (eds.) and Blurton, Richard, (eds.), Burma: Art and Archaeology. London: British Museum Press
Ritual continuity and stylistic change in pagoda consecration and renovation
Moore, Elizabeth (2000). Proceedings of the Myanmar Two Millenia Conference, December 15-17, 1999. Part 3. Yangon: Universities Historical Research Centre, pp 156-191
Moore, Elizabeth (1998). In: Manguin, Pierre-Yves, (ed.), Southeast Asian Archaeology 1994: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference of the Eurpopean Association of Southeast Asian Archaeologists, Paris 24-28th October 1994. Hull: Centre for Southeast Asian Studies, University of Hull, pp 27-36
UNESCO SubRegional Global Strategy Meeting for Southeast Asian Cultural Heritage and Periodic Monitoring of World Cultural Heritage Sites - World Heritage Tentative Lists, SouthEast Asia
Moore, Elizabeth(2001). In: UNESCO Sub-Regional Global Strategy Meeting for Southeast Asian Cultural Heritage and Periodic Monitoring of World Cultural Heritage Sites, Paris, UNESCO
