Muang Khok Mai Den: Ancient Dvaravati community in the Chao Phraya River Basin, Nakhonsawan Province

Abstract

Muang Khonk Mai Den is an ancient Dvaravati community in Chao Phraya River Basin. It located in the area which is now Tha Nam Oi sub-district, Phayuha Khiri District, Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand. Muang Khonk Mai Den was a round shaped community sounded by moat and clay mound. There are several old archaeological sites on the eastern mountain of Muang Khonk Mai Den. Some clayware and metal tools were discovered in Muang Khonk Mai Den area. Moreover, clay Buddha amulets, which were found in this area, were inscribed with Post-Pallava script around 14th -15th century B.E. From these historical sources, some experts believe this ancient community is Muang Prabang, an ancient community appearing in the history of Dvaravati.