BANGKOK, THAILAND, June 29, 2003: Thailand’s Culture Ministry plans to propose the Phanom Rung Historical Park and associated ancient spots for listing as a World Heritage site. A Fine Arts Department official said the decision followed the discovery of an old cultural route linking all the Khmer-style sanctuaries. The official said the department would register the entire area surrounding Phanom Rung Historical Park — almost 6,900 acres — as one historical site, to be known as Muang Phanom Rung. In addition to the better known ancient ruins, built in the 12 century by Hindus, Muang Phanom Rung incorporates other historical sites. HPI adds: For more information on these 9th to 14th century Khmer Hindu temples of north eastern Thailand click: here
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