 This
Northeastern province is an ideal destination for the history
lover, as it offers some of the finest Khmer artifacts found
outside of Cambodia. Several museums in Khon Kaen house fine
collections Khmer art, and the ruins of numerous ancient Khmer
temples can be found in the countryside.
Khon Kaen National Museum
 A
great number of archeological discoveries from Fine Arts Units
7 and a remarkable collection of Ban Chiang artifacts are
on display at this museum, located in Khon Kaen.
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Phra That Kham Kaen
 This
sacred spot is deeply rooted in the mythology of the area,
and reputed to be the resting place of several relics of the
Buddha.
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Ku Puai Noi
 Khon
Kaen's largest Khmer complex, Ku Puai Noi is another not-to-be-missed
destination for anyone interested in Khmer or Lop Buri architecture.
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Chum
Phae Ancient Town
 This
ancient town offers some of the best archeological sites and
artifacts from the Dvaravati period in Khon Kaen. Khon Kaen's
largest Khmer complex, Ku Puai Noi is another not-to-be-missed
destination for anyone interested in Khmer or Lop Buri architecture.
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