Archaeological discoveries

That Kut Phae Noi

Terrain

General Condition

The archaeological site of That Kut Hae Noi is located within the Sacred House of That Kut Hae Noi. It is about 600 meters from Ban Na Dok Mai community to the southwest. The area is a mound of soil (Lan Tapak) in a natural stream that is a branch of the Chuan River. The Chon River is about 500 meters south of the ancient site.

The overall condition of the area looks like a undulating slope in the east of the Phetchabun Mountains. And away from Phu Wiang to the southwest about 11 kilometers. The area surrounding the source is an agricultural area. It is a marsh formed by the deposition of water sediments.

Height above mean sea level

221 meters

Waterway

Chuan River, Chi River

Geological conditions

The geomorphology is sandstone in the Nam Phong rock category.

Archaeological Era

historical era

era/culture

Lan Xang period

Archaeological age

Buddhist century 22-24

Types of archaeological sites

religious place

archaeological essence

Ancient Relics of Kut Hae Noi Is a sim or a built temple Age around the 22nd-24th Buddhist century, Lan Xang period, has not yet been declared a historical site.

Ancient Relics of Kut Hae Noi It consists of a base (Ubosot) made of clay bricks. A rectangular plot of fabric, size 9 meters wide, 11 meters long, facing west. The back wall is solid, while the other 3 walls are left with traces of only the base part, but it is assumed to be transparent. is that there is a solid wall behind and the front and sides are open Inside the sim there are wooden pillars supporting the wooden roof structure.

The innermost part of the building's base is enshrined the relics (chedi), which the locals call That Kut Hae Noi. Masonry elements with soil and mortar It's in a square schematic. with the construction of additional porches on the west and south in later times At present, the element is in a damaged condition. Only the base remains

This archaeological site is aged around the 22nd-24th Buddhist century during the Lan Xang period and has been studied and preserved during the last time. 2008-2010

In addition, from the excavations and excavations in the past It found many important archaeological evidence, such as a bronze Buddha image. Terracotta Buddha images, sema leaves, and ancient money (Hang money), which are now stored inside the abbot's cubicle.


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