Archaeological discoveries

Ban Khok Pho

Terrain

General Condition

The archaeological site is located on the farm of Mr. Sermkiat Noimusik, located at No. 9, Ban Khok Pho, Moo 10, Tha Khae Subdistrict, Mueang Phatthalung District. In the past, many pieces of stone ax tools have been found. The condition is generally flat. The area slopes to the east.

Height above mean sea level

26 meters

Waterway

Gulf of Thailand, Songkhla Lake, Khlong Wang Ri, Khlong Lam Nui

Geological conditions

The site was formed by sedimentary deposits during the Holocene, consisting of gravel, sand, silt and clay.

Archaeological Era

prehistoric

era/culture

Neolithic

Types of archaeological sites

habitat

archaeological essence

From a survey by the Fine Arts Office 14, Nakhon Si Thammarat in 2012 and interviewed Mrs. Klaew Noi Musik, 79 years old, residing at 149 Ban Khok Pho, Moo 10, Tha Khae Subdistrict, Mueang Phatthalung District. by Mrs. Klaw said Originally, the field where this terrazzo ax was found belonged to his husband, Mr. Priew Noi Musik. But now the land has been given to Mr. Sermkiat which is his son. About 40 years ago, Mr. Piew found a terrazzo ax during farming. After that, it was continually found by villagers who farmed on the same field.

Important

1. Terrazzo Ax (in possession of Mrs. Klao Noi Moosic)

3 pieces of bird's beak polished stone ax

5 terrazzo axes without shoulders

2. Stone ax (in the possession of Mr. Yanyong Makmanee, located at 148 Ban Khok Pho, Moo 10, Tha Khae Subdistrict, Mueang Phatthalung District)

3 pieces of bird's beak polished stone ax

3 - Bladeless terrazzo axes, 3 pcs.

Sarat Chalosantisakul, Chakrit Sitthirit,
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