PUBLISHED: 27 Apr 2024 at 04: 30
After discovering old artefacts between 400 and 500 decades old on the construction site, the Fine Arts Department has mandated that the Den Chai- Chiang Khong railway’s building be stopped.
Buddha scrolls, broken pottery, and a metal drum were among the artifacts.
The things were originally thought to be between 400 and 500 years old, according to Chinnawut Winyalai, the chairman of the 7th Regional Office of Fine Arts in Chiang Mai.
Some more documents are expected to be found, he added.
Phonphayuha Chaiyaros, an archaeologist from the Fine Arts Department, stated that the old bell did get examined to ascertain its real age. The studies will eventually be published by the department.
Somrit Sukmee, the town leader of Moo 3 town, said the area was home to an deserted church called Wat Pa Soong.
Therefore, the National Office of Buddhism ( NOB), which is legally the owner of the temple, should have contacted the SRT and requested an inspection of the area prior to the construction project’s start, Mr. Somsit said, in order to preserve the ancient treasures that might be hidden there.
He argued that any organization that violated their obligations may be brought legitimate.
” Regulators need to talk about how to proceed farther. We must pay attention to the people ‘ accents in terms of how they would like to keep the place, he said.
” At this time, the department still does n’t know where the train line ends. In the next two weeks, we will have to work on it,” said Mr. Chinnawut.
The Fine Arts Department’s decision to suspend development today allows for a complete search of the site.