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Khu Bua

Dvaravati period city with religious structures.

Time Periods

Paleolithic

Paleolithic

Mesolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Neolithic

Chalcolithic

Chalcolithic

Bronze Age

Bronze Age

Iron Age

Iron Age

Classical Period

Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Early Modern Period

Early Modern Period

Industrial Period

Industrial Period

Contemporary Period

Contemporary Period

About

Khu Bua is an archaeological site located in the Khu Bua subdistrict, southeast of Ratchaburi, Thailand. It dates back to the 6th century CE and was part of the Dvaravati kingdom, featuring a roughly rectangular layout of 800x2000 meters, surrounded by an earthen wall and moat. The site comprises 44 archaeological locations, including the significant and well-preserved Wat Khlong Suwankhiri. Excavations have unearthed ceramic figurines, stone tablets, and wheels of law, reflecting the Indian Gupta Dynasty's influence on the region's Buddhist culture. This site showcases the artistic and technological advancements of the Dvaravati period, with various stucco and clay sculptures. Most artifacts are displayed at the Ratchaburi National Museum.

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Archaeological Features

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Defensive Structures

Defensive WallsMoats

Religious and Ritual Structures

Temples

Artistic and Decorative Features

Statues

Historical Timeline

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Details

Country
Thailand
Source
Wikipedia