Pui Hua Dong

Terrain

General Condition

The topography of Amnat Charoen Province is generally lowland with low hills. stretches to Ubon Ratchathani Province at Chanuman District Soil conditions are generally sandy loam and partly laterite. There is a Mekong River as a border between Amnat Charoen Province and Laos at Chanuman District. There are many large rivers flowing through it.

The general condition of Lue Amnat District is undulating and slightly sloped. to relatively flat extends north Dong Mayang Subdistrict Down to the south of Amnat Subdistrict, Lam Se Bok, with a height of 140 meters and 130 meters above sea level, respectively. Important natural water resources are Huai Kae, Huai I Nang, Huai Dun, Huai Si, Huai Chan Lan and Huai Si. Master There is farming in the plains. and the cultivation of field crops on the land.

Ban Hua Dong is located on a mound among many mounds in the area. The surrounding area is lower level. It is now a farming area. The mound is about 2.7 kilometers long, about 800 meters wide, and lies along the north-southeast direction.

About 350 meters to the northwest and 750 meters to the west, there is an old river which is a tributary of Lam Kho and Lam Sebok flowing through. The Lam Kho flows about 2.1 kilometers from the mound to the west, while the east side of the mound. About 1 kilometer away, a tributary of Lam Sebok flows through, while Lam Sebok (dividing the provinces of Amnat Charoen and Ubon Ratchathani) runs about 900 meters south of the mound.

At present, on the mound is the location of Ban Hua Dong Community. There are many people's houses, including government and private places. Archaeological evidence was found in 3 groups of bai sema:1. bai sema group in the area of ​​Wat Pho Sila 2. The bai sema group in the area of ​​Wat Pa Rae Rai. 3. Baisema group behind Puehuadong Community School

Height above mean sea level

Waterway

Lamsebok, Lam Kho

Geological conditions

Soil characteristics in Lue Amnat District are divided into 2 types:

Type 1 The soil is almost flat, deep soil with poor drainage. Medium or sandy soil moderately fertile or relatively low Suitable for growing rice In the rainy season, various field crops can be planted, but the soil needs to be improved. and fertilize at an appropriate rate All the time, suitable cultivars must be selected for planting, but may experience drought during drought. This type of soil is found in the southern area of ​​the district.

Type 2 The soil at the slope is slightly to very steep. It is deep soil with moderate drainage. Medium or somewhat sandy soil texture. Low fertility is suitable for permanent crops such as field crops or fruits, but requires good soil conservation. and improve the soil by fertilizing at an appropriate rate This type of soil is in the middle to north of the district.

The geomorphology is mudstone in the Phu Thok rock category. Korat Stone Group

Archaeological Era

era/culture

Archaeological age

Types of archaeological sites

archaeological essence

Ban Puey Hua Dong Archaeological Site in Puea Subdistrict Lue Amnat District It is the most important archaeological site. one of the provinces Three nearby parapets have been created:

1.Bai Sema Group in Wat Pho Sila District Ban Puey Hua Dong Inside the current temple, there is a slope and the floor is poured with cement. and has a mound of not very large size There is a group of sandstone leaves in the Dvaravati period in the Northeast. planted on the mound by embroidered in an orderly row Most of them are broken and damaged parts. There are only 2 in perfect condition, engraved with lotus petal designs at the base. The leaves are engraved with a replica of a stupa or cauldron (Puranakhata), a symbol of prosperity. Found in Amaravati style of Indian art. and similar to the patterns carved on round pillars that decorate the door frame in the past Phra Nakhon It is around the age of the Buddhist century. 12-13 The same characteristics found at Wat Dong Tao Kao, Ban Na Mo Ma, Na Mor Ma Subdistrict, Mueang District, Amnat Charoen Province and Mueang Ngew, Ban Chad, Keng Yai Subdistrict, Hua Taphan District, Amnat Charoen Province.

Another one is carved with flowers in a circle (Dhammachak?). Currently, both semas are displayed in the Ubon Ratchathani National Museum. In addition, a large clay pot with rope-patterned motifs has also been excavated. Inside the pot is a sitting Buddha image. small silver lining It's a lot.

2.Bai Sema group at Pa Rae Rai Temple At Ban Puey Hua Dong It is a dense group of sema leaves. one in the Northeast It is a group of sema leaves, both made of laterite and sandstone. Bai Sema made of sandstone, looks like a stone slab. The base is carved into the shape of a lotus-capped lotus. In addition, the leaves were found to have special characteristics. The central part of the parapet is carved into the shape of a cauldron supporting the top of the stupa. The top is carved in the image of two parrots perched on top. Currently, this parakeet is on display at the Ubon Ratchathani National Museum (Chinnawut Wiyalai et al. 2009 :170).

Another type of bai sema pattern found at this Pa Rae Rai temple is laterite bai sema. Found both made in sheets The base is not patterned. The central part of the parapet is carved into a vertically convex ridge. and another one is Bai Sema is a stone bar, octagonal shape, quite large. slender tip Found embroidered in front of the entrance to the temple (Chinnawut Wilyalai et al. 2009:170)

Traces of laterite and brick were also found. which indicates that the building should be built as well in the vicinity Still found fragments of pottery scattered densely. There is a press-stamped pattern in the form of a wave pattern, Kan Khod pattern, or comb pattern, which is the same as the city of Ok Kaew. Vietnam

3.Bai Sema Group behind Puehuadong Community School It is located to the east of Wat Pa Rae Rai. It is about 500 meters away.

The characteristics of the sema leaves are found to be embroidered and placed in groups. Characteristics of Bai Sema is a stone slab. In the middle of the leaves are carved vertical ridges. some leaves are tall Some leaves are short sheets. and some leaves are broken and damaged no special pattern Sandstone sculptures were also found in the Baisema group (Chinnawut Vilayalai et al. 2009:170).

In addition, within the Puei Hua Dong Community School Also found a sandstone Buddha image in meditation posture, Dvaravati art, enshrined in the pavilion. As for the broken head and a new addition His Majesty's feet are carved showing the fingers protruding from the bottom on both sides (Chinnawut Vilayalai et al. 2009:170).

The three sources of Bai Sema, which are Bai Sema Stone. has shown the continuation of the community That should have been since the 12th - 13th Buddhist century and is considered a large community. that has continued to believe in Buddhism Shows the continuation of the community that is likely to be grouped together. It is a large community in the area of ​​Ban Puey Hua Dong. Puey Hua Dong Subdistrict Lue Amnat District