The Plain of Jars in the
mountains of Xieng Khouang province in Laos is an intriguing place to visit. There are several sites to visit with the
most common being Ban Ang, near Phonsavan, the capital of Xieng Khouang province. The jars are made of stone and can be up to 6
feet high. These megalithic structures
are a Loation treasure and archeologists hypothesise that these are funeral urns
and are related to similar structures in India and Vietnam.
Be aware that
unexploded munitions from the intense bombing by the USAF during the Vietnam
war are still around. The government and
the UN and other NGOs are working to clear the plains of these explosives. So bear that in mind and observe the warnings
as you walk around.
This video by positiveworldtravel gives a glimpse of what the Plain of Jars look like.
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