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Prehistoric Caves at Phu Phra Bat
Phu Phra Bat Historical Park is located appoximatly 54km’s from Udon Thani. The park is home to an interesting collection of prehistoric caves, unusual geological rock formations, cave paintings and Buddhist Shrines. For local residents, this is an important place of pilgrimage, for visitors it makes for an interesting insight into the evolution and history of the area. Phu Phra Bat park is located on 'Phu Phra bat' which is a part of the Phu Phan range. This range is made up of sandstone and the surrounding area is a forest of hardwood. Geological evidence suggests that millions of years ago this region was covered with a glacier. The gravity and errosion of the glacier created rocks of various shapes and sizes. Evidence suggests that approximately 2,500- 3,000 years ago prehistoric people used these caves to live, cave paintings still remain to this day.
Phu Phra Bat Historical Park is located appoximatly 54km’s from Udon Thani. The park is home to an interesting collection of prehistoric caves, unusual geological rock formations, cave paintings and Buddhist Shrines. For local residents, this is an important place of pilgrimage, for visitors it makes for an interesting insight into the evolution and history of the area. Phu Phra Bat park is located on 'Phu Phra bat' which is a part of the Phu Phan range. This range is made up of sandstone and the surrounding area is a forest of hardwood. Geological evidence suggests that millions of years ago this region was covered with a glacier. The gravity and errosion of the glacier created rocks of various shapes and sizes. Evidence suggests that approximately 2,500- 3,000 years ago prehistoric people used these caves to live, cave paintings still remain to this day.
