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Ancient drums and skeletons found at Phetchaburi site

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PHETCHABURI — 7 May 2026, Residents in Phetchaburi province gathered on Wednesday to make merit and honour prehistoric human remains discovered at the Don Yai Thong archaeological site after archaeologists unearthed eight ancient skeletons believed to be between 1,500 and 2,000 years old. The ceremony was held at Don Yai Thong site in Ban Don Phlap village, Samo Phlue subdistrict, Ban Lat district, where local residents offered food to Buddhist …
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The discovery of the first bronze drum in Phetchaburi, found at Ban Don Phlap, Tambon Samorphlu, Ban Lat District, has created a sensation since February. This site is now known as the ‘Don Yai Thong Archaeological Site.’ The archaeological excavation, which began on February 9th, is being conducted by the Fine Arts Department Region 1, Ratchaburi, under the direction of Nipa Sangkhanakinth.

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Khaosod English broke the news in Bangkok, Thailand on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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