Sirikul Bunnag
Bangkok Post
An ancient inscription has been discovered at an archaeological site in the parched expanse of Thung Kula Rong Hai plain in Roi Et province. The inscription was found at the base of the Shiva lingam at the Don Khum-ngern archaeological site in tambon Denraj in Nong Hee sub-district, culture permanent secretary Dhipawadee Meksawan said.
Experts found that the artifact was inscribed in the ancient alphabet of pallava in the Sanskrit language, and featured King Chittrasen of the ancient Chenla empire in Cambodia, who defeated a rival army from a neighbouring territory.
The king was later known as King Srimahenthornvarman.
Believed to have been originated in the 12th Buddhist century, or more than 1,000 years ago, it was similar to 10 inscriptions created by the king, who was one of the great rulers of the ancient empire.
''This inscription is the most complete we've ever seen. It will open a new chapter in the history of the once drought-plagued Thung Kula Rong Hai,'' Khunying Dhipawadee said.
The artifact and the base of the Shiva lingam found at the Don Khum-ngern site suggest that the area was once a fertile land. If it had been drought-stricken, the Chenla king might not have occupied it, she said.
Experts found that the artifact was inscribed in the ancient alphabet of pallava in the Sanskrit language, and featured King Chittrasen of the ancient Chenla empire in Cambodia, who defeated a rival army from a neighbouring territory.
The king was later known as King Srimahenthornvarman.
Believed to have been originated in the 12th Buddhist century, or more than 1,000 years ago, it was similar to 10 inscriptions created by the king, who was one of the great rulers of the ancient empire.
''This inscription is the most complete we've ever seen. It will open a new chapter in the history of the once drought-plagued Thung Kula Rong Hai,'' Khunying Dhipawadee said.
The artifact and the base of the Shiva lingam found at the Don Khum-ngern site suggest that the area was once a fertile land. If it had been drought-stricken, the Chenla king might not have occupied it, she said.
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