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Rediscovering ancient civilisations
Thailand's Northeast is home to many archaeological sites
- Published: 30 Aug 2012 at 00.00
- Newspaper section: Life
Blessed by its geography, the northeastern region of Thailand, Isan, is home to an ancient heritage, which traces back 1,000 to 5,000 years.
An ancient painting at Wat Khao Chan Ngam in Nakhon Ratchasima.
"It is because Isan features many mountains, which cavemen used as shelter and left their imprints through rock paintings," said Sunisa Chitrbhandh, an anthropologist and director of the administration office of the Fine Arts Department.
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