1,200 year-old artifacts to display for public in Savannakhet

(KPL) Eight century old artifacts were found by chance at Nonghueathong village, Saybouly district, Savannakhet province late last April. They will display for public at the Seno new market, Outhoumphone district, Savannakhet province from 5 to 24 December.
These items are priceless and it is part of national heritage. These artifacts were found by chance and it happened when Mr Kyokham and his friend were digging a pit for the construction of his house.
Mr Kyokham, 38 years old found two jars and many priceless items were found in the jars and around them. Precious items such as gold, silver and bronze plates and decorated items formed part of the total find.
One hundred and sixty six items were found at this site. It is made up of just over six kilograms of gold artifacts, 11 kilograms of silver artifacts and the others are bronze items.
These artifacts are about a 1,200-year old and so they belong to the Sikhottabong era, the first historical era of Laos.
Nonghueathong village is located at the mouth of the Sepongfai river and it is opposite That Pranom Stupa, the latter located in Thailand. This river mouth is also the location of an old palace of a Khmer king during the Khmer era.
The artifacts are now being kept at the Savannakhet’s Financial Reserve.
Studying archaeological items is a good way to gain a better knowledge of our history which went as far back as the Sikhottabong era, about 1,200 years ago.

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