Terrain
General Condition
Don Wat Archaeological Site is adjacent to the river that connects the Kui Buri River and the Khao Daeng Canal. These waterways flow from the mountains and the highlands in the west to the eastern seas of the Gulf of Thailand. The archaeological site is about 5 kilometers west of the Gulf of Thailand and 3.7 kilometers south of Khao Sam Roi Yot.
It was originally a large mound formed by deposition in the sand dunes. The area is about 20 rai, but has been plowed for use as agricultural land. It is currently an abandoned area. The soil surface is sandy soil. The surrounding area is a plain caused by coastal deposition. It is an agricultural area, including farming, gardening, and shrimp ponds, including the houses of the people.
Height above mean sea level
2 metersWaterway
Kui Buri River, Khao Daeng Canal, Gulf of Thailand
Geological conditions
The condition of the area is an old sand dunes sediment in the Quaternary period.
Archaeological Era
historical eraera/culture
Ayutthaya periodTypes of archaeological sites
religious placearchaeological essence
The condition of the area at the archaeological site during the survey in September 2016 is an abandoned area. There are weeds everywhere. The soil surface is sandy soil. There are fragments of earthenware scattered everywhere. Both ground texture, tough texture, and porcelain.
Data from the Fine Arts Department (2016) indicates that at present, the Don Wat archaeological site is in the land of Mr. Pan, Mrs. Chu Phumjae, Ban Nai Dong. The area is about 20 rai, but has been plowed for use as agricultural land. and the owner who has taken the rubble Terracotta cladding tiles were piled together in large numbers. At that time, a large amount of earthenware containers were found containing bones and earthenware fragments. Villagers said that Chofa had been found as well, but it was stolen. The pottery that was ever found was intact. It is a container of bones found in the number of 6, the owner of Pep has placed 2 in the source. stamped on the whole leaf earthenware scraps Most of them are Chinese porcelain. In addition, a piece of sandstone Buddha's foot was also found. It's a standing Buddha.