Abandoned Temple Remains, Possibly 500 Years Old, Discovered During Railway Construction
Construction workers on the Den Chai-Chiang Khong Railway Project in Phrae Province, Thailand, unearthed remains of an ancient temple, including terracotta bricks. The Fine Arts Department estimates the ruins to be 400-500 years old.
- Locals believe the land possesses strong mystical forces. Rumors persist of villagers meeting unexplained deaths in the area.
- The site was previously known to be the location of Wat Pa Sung, a long-abandoned temple.
- Village leaders and officials from the Fine Arts Department inspected the excavated artifacts, including bricks, clay fragments, cups, and bowls.
- Mr. Somrit Sukmee, a village headman, confirmed the temple's history and recounted stories of unusual events and deaths surrounding the area.
- Mr. Thewet Namchapo, another village headman, noted that the land is officially registered as an abandoned temple under the Office of Buddhism.
- Mr. Chinnawut Vilayalai, Director of Fine Arts Office No. 7, Chiang Mai, stated that the discovery requires coordination between officials, the railway project, and villagers to discuss preservation efforts and adjust railway boundaries if necessary.
Ancient Temple Uncovered at Phrae Train Station, Construction Halted
An ancient temple was discovered during the construction of the Phrae train station, prompting a suspension of work for archaeological investigation.
Fine Arts Department Examines Artifacts, Investigates Land Ownership
The Fine Arts Department No. 7 has been tasked with inspecting recovered antiques from the site. They will also work to determine whether the land where the temple was found is legally designated as ecclesiastical property and if proper procedures were followed in its use for the railway project.
Antique Gong Donated by Locals
On April 22nd, Mr. Phayuha Chairot, an archaeological expert from the Fine Arts Department, received an ancient bronze gong found at the Den Chai-Chiang Rai railway line construction site, near the new Phrae train station (Village No. 3, Thung Kwao Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phrae Province). Local residents donated the gong to Wat Phan Cheng, who then contacted the Phrae Provincial Cultural Office and the Fine Arts Department.
Archaeologists Assess Gong and Survey Site
General Phayuha Chairot assessed the gong, noting its age and condition. The discovery site, known locally as "Wat Pa Sung", has also yielded clay tiles and bricks estimated to be 500-600 years old. The Fine Arts Department will examine the gong to determine its historical period and will continue investigating the site with construction temporarily paused.
The construction of the Denchai-Chiang Rai-Chiang Khong double-track railway is in full swing. Many people know that this route will pass through 4 northern provinces: Phrae, Lampang, Phayao, and Chiang Rai. But did you know that Phayao once had a railway too? This article will take you back in time to learn about the Dok Kham Tai railway line, a former railway line that has disappeared.
Key points:
○ The Denchai-Chiang Rai-Chiang Khong double-track railway is under construction.
○ The route will pass through 4 northern provinces: Phrae, Lampang, Phayao, and Chiang Rai.
○ Phayao once had a railway line called the Dok Kham Tai railway line.
○ The Dok Kham Tai railway line was built in the 1920s and was used to transport goods and people.
○ The line was abandoned in the 1960s due to the construction of roads.
Additional information:
○ The Dok Kham Tai railway line was about 40 kilometers long.
○ The line started in Dok Kham Tai, Phayao and ended in Chiang Kham, Lampang.
○ The line had several stops along the way, including Ban Phrom, Ban Mae Nam, and Ban Mae Kha.
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