Archaeological site number 10, Muang Khu Bua

Terrain

General Condition

Archaeological site number 10 is located in the west. Outside the ancient city of Khu Bua (about 350 meters from the western moat) condition before excavation at any time during the year 1961-1962 The top of the ancient monument is covered with soil. There are weeds and perennials. On the side of the mound, you can see a line of large brick buildings, fragments of mortar and bricks scattered around the ancient site.

Currently, this archaeological site is in the villagers' garden area. It is desolate and the survey team cannot enter to study.

Height above mean sea level

Waterway

Moat, Huai Khu Bua, Huai Chinsi

Geological conditions

[See Khu Bua City]

Archaeological Era

era/culture

Archaeological age

Types of archaeological sites

archaeological essence

Somsak Rattanakul (1992:45) gave details of the ancient monument number 10 that the base is square shape, 10.25 meters long on each side, 1.20 meters high, with a low lotus-brick base Above the lotus, there are 12 arches on each side. The east and west bases have stairs leading up to the pagoda on both sides, protruding from the base about 2.5 meters and 1.5 meters wide. On the north and south are brick porches protruding. From the center of the base only

The square arches on each side of the base are 12 squares, presumably to contain dwarfs and other sculptures. Because excavated stucco sculptures in the hills of ancient monuments are quite important, such as portraits tied together or images of prisoners. Pictures of groups of women playing music, pictures of angels, and pictures of two women (lord and slave), etc.

Stucco sculpture from this ancient site. It is of great value to the study of some cultures of the people of Dvaravati culture.

Portrait tied together or prisoner It may be an illustration of one of the allegory. or a picture telling a story about society at that time It reflects that in those days, prisoners were captured and punished. In addition, from the picture it can be seen that The prisoner had long hair and a bun in a women's bun.

Picture of a group of 5 women playing music In ancient times, Thailand was called “Wooden Music Band” (Sakchai Saising 2004 :182) The musicians are 5 women, the far right of the picture is not clearly visible. due to damage But considering the behavior Presumably, he might be playing some kind of jukebox. This is a common percussion instrument found almost everywhere in Southeast Asia and in China. The next person is in the cantilever position. should be the singer The middle man plays a stringed instrument of the harp family. Corresponds to the harp of India called "Kacchapi", which has been found at least since the Gupta period. and spread into Southeast Asia along with other religions and arts for in Thailand It is assumed that this type of instrument The prototype of the harp and flute Which is related to both forms and names. The second person from the left holds a beater. should be a cymbal This is a rhythm instrument that is very prevalent in Southeast Asia and China. And the one on the far left plays a type of gourd stringed instrument (Piriya Krairiksh 1985:31, 33) may point out the relationship with China. And there was also in Chinese archives that this region is popular to play.

Moreover group of musicians also made aware of the dress of women in those days, that is, women would wear a long cloth almost to the heel fold the fabric in front There is a drawstring belt or girdle at the waist. It could be a belt with a pattern or a bandage that plays with patterns. There was a hem of cloth or a belt hanging on either side. As far as evidence was found, the women were not wearing shirts. but with a small piece of cloth wrapped around it, similar to a sabai Which is a culture of people in Thailand and in Southeast Asia for a long time (Sakchai Saising 2004 :274)

Women's hair is layered up in buns. And there must be equipment similar to the Bodhisattva's hair bun called "Chada Mongkut" as it is commonly found in a single-layered and bushy bun. Wear or have a harness It could be a garland of flowers or a necklace of beads. The key outfit is earrings. This is one of the outstanding characteristics of people in Dvaravati culture. By wearing earrings that are so heavy that the earlobes come down to the collarbone area. which must have been very popular in those days.

Portrait of two women one person sitting in the front put a bun on the head The left hand's foot is on the front of the leg, the arm is straight, the right hand makes a thumb and forefinger cuddling. put on hoop earrings The earlobe and the earring came to the collarbone area. Wear a necklace or a patterned neck filter. wear jewelry on the upper arm (Pahhurat) and several overlapping bracelets

Women in the back keep the same hair The right hand holds a jar-type container. Put on large earrings. Put a neck strainer or a necklace. wear jewelry on the upper arm (Pahurat) From the appearance and dress, it is assumed that The lady in the front could be the boss. and the woman behind him is a slave.

From the appearance of the earrings It may be used as an observation in the division of male-female groups. and may indicate social class, for example, the adornment of the earring that the lobe descends to the collarbone is found only in women. and probably a high-ranking group Ordinary people and servants wear large plug earrings.

Large earrings. It was probably made of sheet metal that was beaten and rolled into a circle. The hoop earrings may be made of metal. (Lead) or precious stones of the type of jade, semi-precious stones or shells