UNESCO
Pitchers
Pitchers
Reserve
Country:
Laos
Region:
Laos
Other names:
Plain of Jars, Pitchers Valley
Value:
World
Description:
More than 2,000 large ancient stone jars are spread across a plateau in the Xiengkhouang province of central Laos. Some stand 10 feet tall and weigh several tons. Archaeologists estimate the jars are 2,000 years old, but their purpose is unclear. The most common theories are that they were used as funeral urns.
Categories:
Reserve
Reserve
Labels:
UNESCO
Topics:
Archeology
Nature
Nature
Why visit:
Check in
Take photos
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Best visit time:
January
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Access:
Bike
Car
Car 4x4
Foot
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Motorbike
Roads:
Gravel
Info:
Map and directions
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ID:
2667