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Khao Khuha Archaeological Site

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Opening days: Daily

Opening hours: 08.00 - 17.00

Khao Khuha Archaeological Site Village No. 6, Chumphon Subdistrict, Sathing Phra District, Songkhla Province, Tham Khut (Khao Khuha), details as follows: Khao Khuha Cave is a natural cave that has been converted by humans to be used as a religious place in Hinduism. The caves are positioned along the north-south direction, facing east in both caves, the mouths of both caves are about 5-10 meters apart, and there are traces of buildings used for ceremonies in the courtyard in front of the caves.

Tham Khao Khuha appeared in historical documents of the Ayutthaya period, namely, Kalpana Muang Phatthalung, meaning that there were 4 mountains in Wat Luang. At Wat Luang Khao, one of them was named Apipat Sing. Khao Phanang Gecke beside Thaksin One of the hills is called Khao Khuha, next to Udon. One of the hills is named Khao Phi next to Payap Khao Phiphatsing and he is at Wat Luang.

Which this text was in the reign of King Ramathibodi II of Ayutthaya In addition, Khao Khuha also appears as Khao Khoha on the Kalpana map during the reign of King Eka Thotsarot. (Reigned during the year 2148-163) Name Map of the city of Nakhon Si Thammarat, A.D. 977 (B.E. 2158), volume 3, currently kept at the National Library. Tha Wasukri This map shows about 150 temples and important places.

Located at the area of Hua Sai District, Nakhon Si Province to Mueang District, Songkhla Province. At present, this map shows a picture of Khao Khuha, which is near Phang Phra. and adjacent to the old amulet fields, 15 pieces and 11 pieces of Phra Tamsala fields, with a mangrove canal flowing towards Khao Khuha, informants (Adult Uthai Khirilak, 25 Moo 6, Chumphon Subdistrict, Sathing Phra District, Songkhla Province).

How to get there: 1 km from Wat Phra Ko to the north.

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