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Sri Mahosot, Prachinburi

Province                                    Prachinburi

Nearest major Town       Chachoengsao

Coordinates (GE)    13.897235, 101.410761

Date of visit                          23-Nov-2008

Access                            Fairly Easy – Blacktop

More Photos                        Link

References

http://www.chimburi.com/thai310.htm

http://www.thailandg.com/957/Prachin-Buri/Travel-and-Transport/Ancient-City.html

 A moated city dating to the Dvaravati period. It appears to have been an important trading site as artefacts from as far afield as ancient Rome have been uncovered.


Other Historical sites in the area

Sa Morakot Archaeological Site

Prachinburi – National Museum Obviously not an historical site in itself, but worth a visit

 

Other points of interest in the area

Giant Bodhi Tree At Wat Ton Pho Sri Maha Pho. Believed to be grown from an offshoot of the Bodhi tree under which the Lord Buddha achieved enlightenment.

 

 

 

 

Dong Lakhon, Nakhon Nayok

Province                               Nakhon Nayok

Nearest major Town     Nakhon Nayok

Coordinates (GE)     14.154136, 101.168584

Date of visit                         2-April-2014

Access                           Fairly Easy, minor roads

More Photos                     None

References

http://www.thailandbuddy.com/travel/province/nakhon-nayok/Ban-Dong-Lakhon-Archeological-Site.html

http://www.thailandguidebook.com/nakhon-nayok/dong-lakhon-ancient-city/

http://www.thai-tour.com/eng/nakornnayok/ban-dong-lakhon-archaeological-site/

http://mapcarta.com/15585520

 

An ancient town of the Dvaravati period. Long abandoned, it was called by the locals until recently Mueang Lap Lae, roughly translating to Mysterious City

 Other Historical sites in the area

None noted at this time

 Other points of interest in the area

The flower market – well worth a visit 14.096094, 100.942989 (GE)

Military Museum at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy  14.297197, 101.166244 (GE)