The Ancient Town of Si Thep and its Associated Dvaravati Monuments

Overview

This is a serial property of three component parts: a distinctive twin-town site, featuring an Inner and Outer Town surrounded by moats; the massive Khao Klang Nok ancient monument; and the Khao Thamorrat Cave ancient monument. Together these sites represent the architecture, artistic traditions and religious diversity of the Dvaravati Empire that thrived in Central Thailand from the 6th to the 10th centuries, demonstrating the influences from India. The local adaptation of these traditions resulted in a distinctive artistic tradition known as the Si Thep School of Art which later influenced other civilizations in Southeast Asia.

Selection Criteria

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Components(3 locations)

• •The Ancient Town of Si Thep1662-001
• •Khao Klang Nok ancient monument1662-002
• •Khao Thamorrat Cave ancient monument1662-003

Details

Countries

Thailand

ISO Codes

TH

Area

866.471 ha

Coordinates

15.4658, 101.1511