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Ancient jar found, estimated to be more than 2,000 years old

Maha Sarakham, Construction workers for the double-track railway project. Ancient jars and skeletons were discovered at Ban Klang, Mueang Maha Sarakham, approximately 2,000 years old. Archaeologists Fine Arts Office No. 10, Nakhon Ratchasima, is preparing to go to the area to collect ancient objects and return them for testing. At the construction site of the Ban Phai-Nakhon Phanom double track railway, Ban Klang, Khwao Subdistrict, Mueang District, Maha Sarakham Province, many workers are digging out dirt into 4 holes. In the first hole, it is nearly 4 meters deep. There is an ancient broken jar about 3 jars. The last hole is 4 meters deep and is the place where about 5 ancient jars were placed. In another spot, there was a tent spread out on the side. Workers dug out the soil as well. It was found that it was divided into 4 holes. The first hole had 3 ancient jars, while the last hole had 3 ancient jars and a skeleton. The ancient jar has a lid. And no one has yet dared to reveal what was in the ancient j ar. by archaeologist Fine Arts Office No. 10, Nakhon Ratchasima, will come down and take back these ancient objects for verification and will also inform that more ancient objects are likely to be found in this vicinity. Mr. Sawang, 53 years old, said that on April 23, a backhoe came to dig up the railway soil in this area. This used to be the land of the villagers who said that this area was an old ancient village. But the railway The expropriator came and dug up an ancient jar. causing the construction of the road to be stopped The railroad dug up tents to put up sun protection for the workers and removed the dirt. to clearly see the jars and skeletons A piece of pottery made from ordinary clay. Found both the mouth and body. Most of them are smooth surfaced earthenware. No decorative pattern It is assumed that it is a clay pot. It is a burial ground. In the late prehistoric culture, or about 2,500-1,500 years ago, villagers flocked to see and light incense sticks to ask for good fortune in ancient jars. Source: Thai News Agency