Ban Prasat Archaelogical Site

This site of tremendous archaeological significance is located 45 km north of the town of Nakorn Ratchasima. Considered by most historians to be the oldest archaeological site in the area, artifacts from this site attest to the existence of an advanced, agricultural-ceramic society over 3000 years old. In addition, many archaeologists believe that this society farmed, weaved, domesticated animals, created advanced, colored pottery and were even able to forge Bronze tools. Other excavated layers at Ban Prasat provided evidence of several later societies, including Mon, Dvaravati and Khmer. One particular structure, Ku Than Prasat, is of particular interest, as it is evidence of a culture in limbo and is believed by many to be a significant transitional landmark linking the Mon kingdoms to the east and the Khmer kingdoms to the west. Several of the excavation sites at Ban Prasat are now open to the public, as is the visitors' center, which boasts a fine collection of pottery and human remains from the period. These are open from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm on Wednesday through Sunday.

Ban Prasat can be reached via Bus No. 1305 from Nakorn Ratchasima to Phimai.

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