Historical objects and sites are a testimony
to every country’s civilization and cultural
heritage. They serve to Bridge the gap
between past and present and instill in
the people a sense of belonging and pride
and the importance of cherishing their
invaluable legacy.
In April 1987, the government officially
opened Thailand’s first historical park,
the Muang Sing Historical Park in Kanchanaburi.
Today, 10 historical parks have been opened
– tree of which have received the honor
of being designated World Heritage Sites.
 The
10 historical parks are Muang Singh, Phanom
Rung, Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai, Kamphaeng
Phet, Sri Thep, Phimai, Ayutthaya, Phra
Nakhon Khiri and Phu Phra Bat. They are
the result of hard work of the Fine Arts
Department in the excavation, renovation
and landscaping for several decades. Each
of these parks in now equipped with a
tourist and information centre and provides
qualified guides.
Phu Phra Bat
Historical Park
The park is situated on the Phu Phra
Bat hill of Phu Phan Mountain. There are
62 archaeological and cultural sites offering
prehistoric rock paintings from about
4,000 to 2,000 years ago. There are also
many historical artifacts from Dvaravati
and Khmer cultures. Within the historical
park is also the site of a sputa constructed
during the 1920s, and a Buddha’s footprint.
Festivities for tourists are held each
year in October in the park and its vicinity
to celebrate Usabaros Day and Ban Chiang
World Heritage Day.
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