Doi Makhampom 2

Terrain

General Condition

Located in Ton Krabak Yai National Park. On a high mountain that lies along the east - west. The ridge of Doi Makham Pom 1 is wide and slopes down to the east, connecting with the archaeological site of Doi Makham Pom 2, which is located to the east of Doi Makham Pom 1.

Most of the topsoil has a dark yellow-red color mixed with charcoal fragments. And there are stones of various sizes in general. Deep into the red-brown soil mixed with laterite. The area has bamboo groves. Medium shrub and weed cover

The condition of the area was smuggled and scattered throughout the area. (An interview by Mr. Pranchai Siriput, Assistant Superintendent of Lan Sang National Park, said that at present, the area within Taksin Maharat National Park is still being poached and smuggled for antiques throughout the area.)

Height above mean sea level

Waterway

Huai Pla Lod, Huai Yau

Geological conditions

Most of the area is composed of sedimentary rocks. which is found in the high mountain range in the west of Tak Province Consists of limestone, sandstone, shale, sandstone, pebbles, rounded since the Cambrian period. until the Triassic era Most are found interchangeably and posing in the north-south line. The southern side of Mae Sot district slopes down towards the Moei River. Will find sandstone, shale, oil shale, lignite, limestone and pebble at a young age. Occurred in the Tertiary era The geomorphology is a relatively new terrarium or surface. and the old lagoon (The Organizing Committee for the Celebration of His Majesty the King, 2001)

Archaeological Era

era/culture

Archaeological age

Types of archaeological sites

archaeological essence

Doi Makham Pom archaeological sites 1 and 2 are located within the Taksin Maharat National Park. The archaeological site of Doi Makham Pom 1 is on a high mountain range that lies along the east-west. Huai Pla Lod and Huai Yau flow through. On the south side, there is a walking path from Huai Pla Lod Village. Pass Doi Makham Pom to the old Muser village on the east side. The mountain ridge is wide and slopes down to the east, connecting with the archaeological site of Doi Makham Pom 2, sloping to the valley below where Huai Pla Lod and Huai Yau flow through.

A survey conducted by Ajarn Sayan Praichanchit and his team (1985) around Doi Makham Pom 2 (16.773859, 98.752117) found artifacts of the same type as those found in Taksin the Great Park. earthenware fragments Fragments of tough earthenware, both glazed and unglazed. San Kamphaeng stove Scrap pottery from China, Vietnam. Steel tools such as knives, swords, chisels, axes, spears and wedges.

from the ancient artifacts found It is assumed that Doi Makhampom archaeological sites 1 and 2 used to be inhabited or engaged in human activities in the prehistoric, Neolithic era, and probably related to the military route between Burma and Thailand. (Ayutthaya period) because of the ancient artifacts of iron weapons Including this area is a continuation channel from Mae Lamao checkpoint which was the marching route between Tak and Mawtama of Burma during the 20th-22nd Buddhist century.

The area of ​​Doi Makham Pom archaeological site has found archaeological evidence from the prehistoric period, the Sukhothai period, to the Ayutthaya period, that is,

Mountains in the west of Tak Province In the area of ​​Muang District that continues to Mae Sot District is a complex mountain range until reaching the Thai-Myanmar border. It is an area suitable for the settlement of prehistoric people. As archaeological evidence found in archaeological sites on Thanon Thongchai Mountains In addition to the archaeological site of Doi Makham Pom 1, 2, there is also the archaeological site of Doi Monta. and Wat Chetawan Khiri Ban Mae Lamao, which is a prehistoric archaeological site in the Neolithic era that uses polished stone tools. coarse earthenware and bronze ornaments

In addition, in the Sukhothai period When Pho Khun Si Inthrathit established Sukhothai as a royal capital around the year 1792, there was a battle between Pho Khun Sri Inthrathit and Khun Sam Chon, the governor of Chod, as appeared in the 1st main stone inscription of King Ramkhamhaeng. and appeared a lotus-bud shaped chedi that is a unique chedi of the Sukhothai period at Ko Tapao Subdistrict, Ban Tak District, believed to be the Iuthheete Chedi built in this event including the archaeological site of the white elephant stable Tha Sai Luat Subdistrict Mae Sot District, which is assumed to be an elephant paniad, was built to surround the white elephant that King Ramkhamhaeng gave to King Fa Rua of the city of Mawtama at this place. Mae Sot appears archaeological evidence in the Sukhothai period. together with evidence of archaeological sites that found Sukhothai wares at archaeological sites in the area of ​​Taksin Maharat National Park (Doi Makham Pom 1,2 Doi Monta) Lan Sang National Park (Ban Museo Um Yom) is probably part of the settlement of the Sukhothai community in this area.

continued in the Ayutthaya period Doi Makham Pom archaeological site Probably played a role in being an important route between Thailand and Burma. As found in daily use earthenware such as bowls, tall dishes, tools and utensils. and weapons made of steel (the company Northern Sun (1935) Limited, 2009, 27-29.)