Plain of Jars
ທົ່ງໄຫຫີນ
archaeological site in
Central Laos
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The Plain of Jars in Laos is a fascinating archaeological landscape located in the central part of the country, primarily in the Xiangkhoang Plateau. The site is characterized by clusters of large stone jars, some weighing several tons, scattered across the hills and valleys. These megalithic jars, which date back to the Iron Age (500 BCE to 500 CE), are believed to have been used for funerary purposes, although their exact origin and function remain a mystery.
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