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Archaeological Distribution of Geoheritage for Geotourism Development in Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand

Vimoltip Singtuen
Vimoltip Singtuen
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Burapha Phajuy
Burapha Phajuy
   | Aug 06, 2020
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Published Online: Aug 06, 2020
Page range: 57 - 68
Received: Jun 23, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/quageo-2020-0023
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© 2020 Vimoltip Singtuen et al., published by Sciendo
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Fig. 1

Archaeological sites distribution in the geologic map of Nakhon Sawan Province. Satellite data taken from ArcGIS® and geologic data modified from DMR (2007a).
Archaeological sites distribution in the geologic map of Nakhon Sawan Province. Satellite data taken from ArcGIS® and geologic data modified from DMR (2007a).

Fig. 2

Archaeological sites in Nakhon Sawan.a – Muaeng Bon Stupa, b – Ancient Buddha's Image in Khok Mai Den, c – Khok Mai Den archaeological site, d – Chan Sen Museum, e – SEMA (evidence of ancient temple) by volcanic rocks.
Archaeological sites in Nakhon Sawan.a – Muaeng Bon Stupa, b – Ancient Buddha's Image in Khok Mai Den, c – Khok Mai Den archaeological site, d – Chan Sen Museum, e – SEMA (evidence of ancient temple) by volcanic rocks.

Fig. 3

Archaeological evidence in Nakhon Sawan.a – ancient knifes and smelted steel artefacts, b – rock mortars-pestles for pharmacy, c – potteries and artefacts by clays.
Archaeological evidence in Nakhon Sawan.a – ancient knifes and smelted steel artefacts, b – rock mortars-pestles for pharmacy, c – potteries and artefacts by clays.

Fig. 4

Geologic features in Nakhon Sawan.a – the Chao Phraya River origin, b – Bueng Boraphet lake, c – rice field in a floodplain, d – Tham Phet-Tham Thong Cave, e – Khoa Nor Mountain, f – ancient temple evidence on the top of Khoa Nor.
Geologic features in Nakhon Sawan.a – the Chao Phraya River origin, b – Bueng Boraphet lake, c – rice field in a floodplain, d – Tham Phet-Tham Thong Cave, e – Khoa Nor Mountain, f – ancient temple evidence on the top of Khoa Nor.

Fig. 5

Wat Phra Prang Luang archaeological site.
Wat Phra Prang Luang archaeological site.

Fig. 6

The strategic planning technique used to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to the geoheritage and geotourism development in Nakhon Sawan Province.
The strategic planning technique used to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to the geoheritage and geotourism development in Nakhon Sawan Province.

Fig. 7

The interrelationships between the archaeological sites and geology for geotourism development in Nakhon Sawan.
The interrelationships between the archaeological sites and geology for geotourism development in Nakhon Sawan.

Classification and Assessment of the Geoheritage in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand.

Area Geodiversitya Scopeb Value
Rock Mineral Fossil Landform Landscape Process Other Resources Science & education Culture History Nature Aesthetically Tourism Economy Total
Chao Phraya river – – – ✓ ✓ ✓ S, W Gm, Hd 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 35
Bueng Boraphet – – – ✓ ✓ ✓ W Gm, Hd 5 3 5 5 5 5 5 33
Tham Phet-Tham Thong cave ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Fe Gm, Sg, Sp 5 0 5 5 4 4 2 25
Khoa Nor mountain ✓ ✓ – ✓ ✓ – – Gm, St, Sp 5 2 5 5 5 5 5 32

Location of Archaeological Sites in Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand.

No. Archaeological Site Sub-district District Location
1 Kiang Krai Temple Kiang Krai Mueang Nakhon Sawan 15°44'24″N, 100°11'24″E
2 Chom Khiri Nakprot Temple Nakhon Sawan Ok 15°40'48″N, 100°07'48″E
3 Khao Kop Temple Pak Nam Po 15°42'36″N, 100°08'24″E
4 Pra Non Cave Ban Dan Banphot Phisai 15°57'00″N, 99°52'48″E
5 Khao No Temple 15°57'00″N, 99°52'48″E
6 Dong Mae Nang Mueang Charoen Phon 16°01'12″N, 100°00'36″E
7 Khok Phraya Pao Kao Samrongchai Phaisali 15°30'36″N, 100°40'12″E
8 Mueng Apaisawi (Muengapaisali) 15°31'12″N, 100°39'00″E
9 Luang Pho Dam Temple Khok Duea 15°36'00″N, 100°38'24″E
10 Ban Khao Lo Archaeological Site Don kha Tha Ta Ko 15°39'36″N, 100°29'24″E
11 Khok Prasath 15°38'24″N, 100°30'00″E
12 Khao Din South Temple Khao Din Kao Liao 15°49'12″N, 100°04'48″E
13 Maha Phot South Temple Maha Phot 15°49'12″N, 100°04'48″E
14 Tha Sud Temple Bang Prabang Krok Phra 15°39'36″N, 100°02'24″E
15 Bang Prabang Temple 15°37'12″N, 100°02'24″E
16 Bang Mafo Temple Bang Mafo 15°36'00″N, 100°06'00″E
17 Nong To Temple Hat sung 15°30'36″N, 99°58'48″E
18 Koei Chai North Temple Koei Chai Chum Saeng 15°52'12″N, 100°16'12″E
19 Nong Pha Krot Nok Temple Phan lan 15°48'00″N, 100°15'36″E
20 Tham Noen Phraprang Temple 15°49'48″N, 100°15'36″E
21 Tham Pra Tak Fa Tak Fa 15°17'24″N, 100°32'24″E
22 Ban Phu Nimit 15°18'00″N, 100°30'00″E
23 Ban Phu Men Archaeological Site Phu Nok Yung 15°23'24″N, 100°27'00″E
24 Tham Pon Sawan Temple Lam Phayon 15°19'12″N, 100°34'48″E
25 Ban Khok Chan Sen Museun Chan Sen Takhli 15°07'02″N, 100°27'07″E
26 Ban Ta Khli Ta Khli 15°14'24″N, 100°21'00″E
27 Ban Bo Din Khao Phrom Nimit 15°09'36″N, 100°25'48″E
28 Muenag Bon (Ban Nong Mai Den) Tha Nam Oi Phayuha Khiri 15°25'12″N, 100°09'00″E
29 Khok Mai Den Ancient Group 15°24'36″N, 100°09'00″E
30 Phrapang Lueang Temple 15°25'12″N, 100°08'24″E
31 Khao Kaew Temple Phayuha 15°27'36″N, 100°08'24″E
32 Ban Khao Bo Pub Muang Hak 15°22'48″N, 100°13'12″E
33 Sa Thale Temple Sa Thale 15°29'24″N, 100°09'00″E
34 Khok Sam Rit Archaeological Site Khao Thong 15°32'24″N, 100°10'12″E
35 Ban Khu Muang Museum Nikhom Khao Bo Kaeo 15°26'24″N, 100°16'12″E
36 Khao Sa Nang Song 15°27'36″N, 100°15'00″E
37 Ban Khlong Kradan Ban Rai Lad Yao 15°55'12″N, 99°47'24″E
38 Huai Thua Tai Archaeological Site Huai Thua Tai Nong Bua 15°50'24″N, 100°28'12″E
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