Ban Kao national museum, National museum in Ban Kao, Thailand
The Ban Kao National Museum displays archaeological findings, ancient tools, and artifacts that demonstrate the development of Thai civilization through different periods.
Archaeological excavations in 1961 led by Danish researcher Per Søresen revealed multiple human settlements dating from 200 to 1300 BCE at this location.
The museum exhibits showcase pottery types connected to the Lung-Shan culture, indicating historical migration patterns and cultural exchanges in Southeast Asia.
The museum opens daily and provides educational programs for students, while professional guides offer detailed explanations about the archaeological collections.
During World War II, archaeologist Hendrik Robert van Heekeren discovered Neolithic artifacts while imprisoned at Camp Ban Khao on the Burma Railway.
Location: Ban Kao
Part of: National Museums of Thailand
GPS coordinates: 13.97524,99.31139
Latest update: March 26, 2025 22:10
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