Wat Na Tham Mountain

Terrain

General Condition

The archaeological site is a cave in a limestone mountain. in the area of ​​Wat Khuha Phimuk It is about 3 kilometers west of the Pattani River. Currently, it has been well maintained.

Height above mean sea level

Waterway

Pattani River

Geological conditions

Limestone mountain, jumping ball in the Tham Krasang rock category, Ratchaburi rock group Permian period, about 245-286 years ago (Department of Mineral Resources 2016)

Archaeological Era

era/culture

Types of archaeological sites

archaeological essence

Wat Khuha Phimuk is a royal temple built in 1847 (National Buddhism Office). 2022) by Mr. Kongthongphetkla, a Yaring native who migrated to set up a house in front of the cave and met the reclining Buddha image in a cave near the village, so he asked for permission from Phraya Yala to build a temple. and invited Phra Chaithong Chattakaro from Wat Suea Mueang, Sathing Phra District, Songkhla Province, became the first abbot. called the measure "Wat Na Tham" and later changed its name to “Wat Khuha Phimuk” during the Chom Flo. Pibulsongkhram period as Prime Minister (Phanuwat Ueasamarn et al. 2018:259)

Important things within the temple are all found in caves on the hills located in the temple's arcades, namely Phra Phra Buddha Reclining Wat Tham or “Phor Than Banthom” It is said that the Buddha image was originally made of raw clay. and may be as old as the beginning of history It is currently approximately 81 feet 1 inch long. “Father of His Highness” Which always protects the mountain of Wat Na Tham, Srivichai Museum or Srivichai Cultural Hall (Wat Khuha Phimuk) that collects and displays antiques obtained from Wat Tham Khao Kamphan, including raw clay amulets stone buddha stupa Brick base of the Buddha image and inscription of the monogram “Por Por Ror” In King Prajadhipok's reign, at the front of the dark cave (Phanuwat Eua Samarn et al. 2018:259), which in B.E. 1929 His Majesty King Prajadhipok and Her Majesty the Queen came to stay at this temple