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Si Mahosot Ancient Town |
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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.
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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. |
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Khok Pip |
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13.86362 N |
101.42419 E |
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