Markers to show cleared vs. uncleared areas

Mysterious Plain of Jars

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March 24th 2009
The Plain of Jars, near Phonsavan, Laos, is a big plain of, well . . . jars. This vast expanse of stone jars is one of the great unsolved mysteries (aliens, anyone?) of the world and is pretty much the only reason to make a trip to Phonsavan. It has the feel of a town that is just starting to be developed into more of an attraction-- still on the traveling path, but a bit less trampled than the ... read more

Asia » Laos » East » Plain of Jars

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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... ... read more