The Evidence From Earliest Known Human Settlement In
Chiang Saen
The evidence of the earliest human settlement in Chiang Saen date back to 15,000 - 3,000 years ago, archaeologists had discovered the ancient tools spread around the areas indicate the signs of the early human living from the plain areas to the hillsides
The history indicated there was a city on the Southside area of the Chiang Saen lake called Yo Nok kingdom rules by the kings for 49 generations before it sinks underground and the areas flooded thousands of years ago, perhaps by the earthquakes.
According to geological department, the areas very close to Mae Chan faults which have energies to produces big earthquake the size of 7 on the Richter scale.
If the Yonok city sank because the earthquake and covered with water (perhaps, from the Chiang Saen Lake) thousands of years ago it will be very difficult to discover.
Wiang Kum Kam (currently Amphur Sarapee the district of Chiang Mai) the city does not submerge in the water because of an earthquake frequently floods by the over flown of the Ping River. In 700 years the city was covered by mud up to 2 meters in some areas, not to mentions the weeds, grass and plants that hidden the city in the jungle.
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Visits Chiang Saen Museum for more information
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CChiang Saen became district of Chiang Rai province in April 9, 1414 AD. covering the area of 544 square kilometers. There are 117 Temples in Chiang Saen district (76 Temples located in the old city area and 41 Temples locate outside the old city) 32 Temples has been restored. (2005) |
