U Thong
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U Thong is an ancient town in central Thailand recognized as one of the earliest centers of the Dvaravati culture and an important archaeological site for early Thai history and Buddhism.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ancient town
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archaeological site ⓘ |
| associatedWith | early urbanization in central Thailand ⓘ |
| associatedWithCulture | Dvaravati NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithReligion | Buddhism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | Thailand ⓘ |
| culturalPeriod | Early Historic period of mainland Southeast Asia ⓘ |
| earliestFlourishingPeriod | circa 6th–11th centuries CE ⓘ |
| evidenceOf |
early Buddhist presence in central Thailand
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early Mon-related culture in central Thailand ⓘ |
| governedBy | Fine Arts Department of Thailand NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasArchaeologicalFind |
Buddhist sculptures
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Buddhist votive tablets ⓘ Dvaravati-style terracotta objects ⓘ architectural remains ⓘ beads ⓘ ceramics ⓘ inscribed stone slabs ⓘ metal artifacts ⓘ moats and earthen ramparts ⓘ |
| hasArchaeologicalLayer |
Dvaravati-period occupation levels
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post-Dvaravati occupation traces ⓘ pre-Dvaravati occupation levels ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
Buddhist monuments
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ancient city walls ⓘ ancient habitation mounds ⓘ moat system ⓘ |
| hasMuseum | U Thong National Museum NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | national archaeological site of Thailand ⓘ |
| linkedToTrade | early regional trade networks in mainland Southeast Asia ⓘ |
| locatedIn | central Thailand ⓘ |
| locatedInAdministrativeEntity | Suphan Buri Province NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| museumExhibits |
Buddhist art
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Dvaravati artifacts ⓘ archaeological finds from U Thong and surrounding area ⓘ |
| nearbyModernSettlement | U Thong District NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
evidence of long-distance trade contacts
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large quantity of Dvaravati-style Buddhist art ⓘ |
| partOf | Dvaravati cultural sphere NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recognizedAs | one of the earliest centers of the Dvaravati culture ⓘ |
| researchField |
Buddhist studies
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Thai history ⓘ archaeology ⓘ |
| significance |
important archaeological site for early Buddhism in Thailand
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important archaeological site for early Thai history ⓘ |
| studiedSince | early 20th century ⓘ |
| typeOfSettlement | moated town ⓘ |
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