Ban Prasat Archaeological Site
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แหล่งโบราณคดีบ้านปราสาท |
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Ban Pra Sat, moo. 7, Tarn Pra Sat Sub-district, Noan Sung
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First was Ban Chiang, now Ban Prasat is considered as the second
archaeological site of Thailand. Setting up as an outdoor
museum, it is believed that there was a community settled down
in this area since prehistory period, according to the history
findings. The archaeological site is surrounded by three pits,
with the proof of human evolution, community belief and culture,
such as human skeletons and ancient pottery pieces from
Dvaravati and Khmer period, approximately from 1,500 to 3,000
years ago.
Opening hours:Daily 08.30 - 16.30 Contact:
044-213-030, 044-213-666
Getting there:To visit the this
archaeological site, reach the Highway No. 2 (Nakhon
Ratchasima-Khon Kaen) for 44 kilometers, and turn right for
another one kilometer. A bus from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima,
or Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, and Kalasin are also
preferable. |
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Nakhon Ratchasima |
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Non Sung |
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Than Prasat |
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Historic |
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Free |
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15.24561 N |
102.37009 E |
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