Archaeological discoveries

Phra Sai Yok Cave

Terrain

cave/shelter

General Condition

The cave is located on the right bank of the Kwai Noi River. It is about 65 meters from Khwae Nam Khwae Noi to the northeast, facing the mouth of the cave to the southwest.

At present, the archaeological site of Tham Phra Sai Yok is in the area. "Plant Genetic Conservation Project under the Royal Initiative Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn"

Height above mean sea level

83 meters

Waterway

Saiyok River

Geological conditions

The cave is located in a limestone hill. In the Permian period of Ratchaburi rocks (245-286 million years ago) amid the surrounding area, which is a limestone mountain range. (Permian period) and the deposition of convective sediments and sedimentary sediments of the Khwae Noi River.

Archaeological Era

prehistoric age, historical period

era/culture

Bronze Age, New Stone Age, Ayutthaya Period, Middle Stone Age

Types of archaeological sites

Habitat, Cemetery, Fortress

archaeological essence

Excavation, exploration and excavation by the Thai-Danish Survey Group during the years 1960-1962. Found important archaeological evidence (Office of Fine Arts 2, Suphan Buri 2009) is

-One middle stone age human skeleton

-Binian head stone cracker tool

- Cylindrical stone beads

- Remnants of earthenware found from the old house archaeological site

- Animal bones

- Freshwater shells

- Sea shells