Published: March 23rd 2006March 18th 2006
The Plain of Jars is named after the large stone "jars" that are scattered over the countryside. A bit of a Laos stonehenge, its not exactly clear what hey were used for.
The area was heavily bombed by the US in the 60's & 70's and there is still loads of unexploded bombs found in the ground. The area around the jars had been partially cleared but we had to stick to the main footpaths.
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Laos was under the control of Siam (Thailand) from the late 18th century until the late 19th century when it became part of French Indochina. The Franco-Siamese Treaty of 1907 defined the current Lao border with Thailand. In 1975, the Communist Pathe...more info
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The markers on the ground show the area that we were advised to stay in
Amy
Many of the houses/guestghouses use old war scrap for building/decorations
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WMD?
Amy is that a wmd behind you? Better alert the UN!
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