What is the mystery of the plain of jars in Laos (photo)

What is the mystery of the plain of jars in Laos (photo)

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An amazing place called the plain of jars still remains a mystery. 60 sites, scattered at the foot lie the Annam mountain range in Lao province of Xiangkhoang on the border with Vietnam, there are thousands of large stone pots, the purpose of which is unclear.

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Publication from ?Joe 九哥? (@pallantejm) 12 Feb 2018 5:28 PST

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Scientists suggest that large vessels could serve jugs to collect rain water or even funeral urns.

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Publication from Discover Laos (@landmarksoflaos) Aug 12, 2018 10:46 PDT

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On the plain of jars is generally little information. It is only known that the first investigations conducted in the 1930-ies, when in the valley found a cave with graves and ashes.

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Then in the 1970-ies there was carried out a massive bombing of the U.S. air force. Because of the huge number of unexploded ordnance authorities shut down most of the sites with the jugs and for safety purposes banned here archaeological research.

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Publication from Curiosity Travel (@curiositydotcomtravel) 11 Jun 2018 at 2:36 PDT

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The publication of José Antonio Nigro Photography (@nigro.photography) 19 Mar 2018 at 4:35 PDT

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