Body Jars of Cambodia
In March 2000, the Kingdom of Cambodia set up the Cardamom Conservation Program covering 993,000 acres of forest in southwest Cambodia. The mountains mainly lie in Koh Kong and Pursat Provinces, with a small portion lying in Kompong Speau.
Tiger trackers in the mountains soon reported the discovery of jars containing bones in remote caves in several sites. The jars containing human bones and other remains were found in at least 12 rock overhangs at four sites in the Cardamom Massif. It is estimated that 130 bodies are buried at these sites and date between 1415 AD to 1526 AD.
Local legend says they contain the bones of ancient royalty; another
theory is they are a previously unknown group of Khmer who used a burial
ritual different from those known in Khmer culture. Researchers Nancy
Beavan Athfield, Rethy Chhem and John Miksic are now working to determine
who the people of the Body Jars are, and have commissioned Harvey to do a
reconstruction of a skull from the site, to reveal the Face of the Body
Jars people.
OSBI Historic Mural
An ongoing project of Harvey's, this thirty-seven foot long mural depicts OSBI's history, employees, events and case history. From OSBI's earliest beginnings, the mural progresses from sepia color to the present in full color. The mural can be viewed by appointment at the OSBI Headquarters Building.
OSBI Symbol Dedicated
A seven-foot relief depicting an American Bald Eagle standing on a Native American shield was recently dedicated at the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. The sculpture, created by Harvey, rests above the front door at the OSBI Headquarters Building.