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Plain of Jars Listed as LaosÔÇÖ Latest UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Situated in LaosÔÇÖ central plains of the Xiangkhoang Plateau, the Plain of Jars has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site ÔÇô the countryÔÇÖs third World Heritage Site after Luang PrabangÔÇÖs old town and Vat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape. The listing was approved at the World Heritage CommitteeÔÇÖs 43rd session.

 

Boasting more than 2,000 megalithic stone jars believed to have been used for funeral rites during the Iron Age, the aptly-named Plain of Jars encompasses 80 sites, 11 of which have been officially recognised by UNESCO. Three of the largest sites in Paek district near the provincial capital, Phonsavanh (about 350 kilometres away from the countryÔÇÖs capital of Vientiane and 260 kilometres away from Luang Prabang), are particularly popular with travellers being home to 300, 90 and 150 of the ancient jars.

 

The Plain of Jars is best visited as part of a multi-day tour. Diethelm Travel LaosÔÇÖ expert guides will help add another layer of discovery unravelling the regionÔÇÖs mysterious marvels on these unique itineraries:

 

 

For even more information, itineraries and customised Laos experiences, contact info@la.diethelmtravel.com.

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