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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