Ban Chiang
- States
- Thailand
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1992
- Location
- Udon Thani Province
- Region
- Asia & Pacific
- Coordinates
- 17.54861, 103.35833
- Last Visited
- 2019
- UNESCO ID
- 575
- WH Site
- 575
Ban Chiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Thailand, is a significant prehistoric archaeological site dating back to 1495 BC, showcasing the earliest evidence of farming, wet-rice agriculture, and bronze tool-making in Southeast Asia. Discovered in 1966, it marks a pivotal stage in human cultural, social, and technological evolution, with findings like red-painted pottery and metal artifacts highlighting a sophisticated early civilization. Designated in 1992, the site features a museum displaying these ancient relics, offering insight into a thriving prehistoric community that shaped the region’s agricultural history.
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