Unseen rocks of civilization, unusual shapes, natural sculptures reflecting the way of life of humans in prehistoric times on an area of over 3,000 rai at Phu Phra Bat Historical Park, Ban Phue District, Udon Thani Province.

Take a trip to see the rocks of an unseen civilization, strange shapes, natural sculptures reflecting the way of life of prehistoric humans on an area of over 3,000 rai at Phu Phra Bat Historical Park, Ban Phue District, Udon Thani Province.

Phu Phra Bat Historical Park There are strange shaped stone sculptures. It is caused by the erosion of the sandstone layer. Thus, a concave stone shelter resembling a mushroom or table was born. It is a beautiful thing as if these rocks were lifted up and placed by humans, and some of the rocks also have colored paintings reflecting stories of life in ancient times. Makes tourists experience the walking path to admire the rocks. It's like traveling within a historical forest.

From the strange appearance of the rocks Therefore, the stories of legends, beliefs, folk tales, Usa Baros were tied together, and the places in the stories were placed with various rocks, such as Hor Nang Usa, which later became a symbol of Phu Phra Bat Historical Park until the present day.

Phu Phrabat Historical Park is in Ban Phue District, Udon Thani Province, and is part of the Phu Phan mountain range. Sandstone mountains in the west of the province The average height above sea level is approximately 320 - 350 meters. The general condition is sparse forest. There are natural hardwood plants covering it. From past archaeological surveys, it has been found that on this mountain there are traces of human activities from prehistoric times, determined to be approximately 2,500 - 3,000 years ago. Paintings were discovered at more than 54 places on this mountain.

In addition, it was found that the conversion of natural rock shelters into places of worship was found among people in the Dvaravati culture, the Khmer culture, the Lan Xang culture, and the Rattanakosin culture, respectively. These traces of archaeological evidence It shows the social development of humans in the northeastern region of Thailand very well.

Source: Thai News Agency