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Boran Sathan Sa Morakot   
โบราณสถานเมืองศรีมโหสถ  
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 Known as:   Si Mahosot Ancient Town Arokayasala  
 Description:   Located at Ban Khok Wat, Tambon Khok Pip, this oval or rectangular shape with round edge ancient town dates back to the Dvaravati period, covering an area of about 700 rai. Remains of the moat, mound, and more than 100 interesting ancient monuments such as various architecture, knolls, ponds, and wells are found scattered in the area. Most of the archaeological finds are related to Hinduism such as shrines, graven images, and Shiva Linga. The most important venue is the complex in the centre of town (กลุ่มโบราณสถานกลางเมือง). There were Hindu shrines estimated to have been built in the 13th Century, with the base made of laterite, while the top is made of brick. A laterite well, believed to be from the 6th- 7th Century, was found behind this site. Many artefacts found were from the Lop Buri, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, and Rattanakosin Periods such as sculptures of gods and pottery. Also, there is Phukhao Thong (ภูเขาทอง)- a round-shape stupa from the Dvaravati Period. Another venue is the Ancient Monument No. 25 (โบราณสถานหมายเลขที่ 25), a Hindu shrine with a laterite rectangular base believed to be from the 6th Century. Sa Kaeo Ancient Monument (โบราณสถานสระแก้ว) is a square pond measuring approximately 18 metres wide, dug deep into the natural laterite floor, with a stairway of 4 metres wide and some 13.60 metres long in the west leading down into the pond. It is located to the southwest of Mueang Si Mahosot. On the walls of the pond, there are bas-reliefs showing animals from myths such as elephants, Makaras, lions, pig, Kinnaree, and snake. It is believed that the water from this pond is sacred, and was used in many religious ceremonies by the kings of Mueang Si Mahosot. The pond is believed to be from the 5th - 6th Century.

To get there: Located some 20 kilometres from Prachin Buri. Use Highway No. 319 and turn left at Km. 130 for Highway No. 3070. Proceed for another 1 kilometre. The ancient town with scattered architectural remains is located on the right hand side. It is accessible via many connected routes.
 
 Province   Prachinburi  Direction:      
 District   Si Mahosot    
 City   Khok Pip  Comments:    Official Web:    
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 Entry fee   Free     GPS :   13.86362 N 101.42419 E  
                     
                     
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