An ancient site on Chom Prasat Hill

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General Condition

Ancient ruins on top of Chom Prasat Hill Unable to determine the exact shape because it was destroyed until it was completely destroyed The area that is assumed to be the location of the archaeological site Found brick fragments scattered more than other areas. It is the highest part in the east. If viewed from the sea, it can be clearly seen.

Height above mean sea level

Geological conditions

Khao Chom Prasat is a limestone mountain, the same mountain range as Khao Chao Lai Yai. This mountain range is more than 5 kilometers long and lies in the north-south direction. Approximately far from the current coastline 4 kilometers

Archaeological Era

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Types of archaeological sites

archaeological essence

A survey in 1997 (Office of Archeology and National Museum No. 1, Ratchaburi 1998:81-82) found a group of bricks scattered on the top of Chom Prasat Mountain. bricks are big Size about 20 cm wide, 8 cm thick, rough brick texture, with a lot of rice husk mixed. The brick style is the same as that used to build Thung Setthi Chedi located at the foot of Khao Chom Prasat. which is an ancient site in Dvaravati culture In addition to bricks, traces of plaster were also found. but found only a few.

The traces of the buildings on the top of the castle hill, although not clearly identified. But according to the villagers said that it was a chedi. Therefore, it may be assumed that initially may be a Buddhist building and is related to the Thung Setthi Chedi located at the foot of Khao Chom Prasat on the east side. In addition, this ancient site on the hill It may also be used as a landmark for sailors. because of the ancient community at Ban Khok Sethi in the coastal route In addition to using the geography is the mountain as a landmark. They may also build buildings as landmarks.