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

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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