Plain of Jars
There are about 20 sites around Phonsavanh where one can find meadows littered with ancient stone jars of unknown origin and purpose which are thought to be about 2000-3000 years old. There are legends and theories surrounding these jars, but the most likely is that they were used as sarcophagi (burial containers) or as some form of storage.
We visited one of the 5 sites considered worthwhile visiting (which have also conveniently been cleared of visible bombies) which is also the biggest site. We arrived as the afternoon was slowly turning into sunset so the plain was quite romantic. Some of the jars are enormous where you can quite easily fit a person or three in. Others are smaller and very small ones apparently exist but have been carried off by collectors. We explored along the bomb-free trail and enjoyed the mysterious scenery. By the time the sun was getting low we were back at our guest house for another evening around the bomb-shell fireplace.
Culture shock: People don't hassle you for your business. Amazing.
We visited one of the 5 sites considered worthwhile visiting (which have also conveniently been cleared of visible bombies) which is also the biggest site. We arrived as the afternoon was slowly turning into sunset so the plain was quite romantic. Some of the jars are enormous where you can quite easily fit a person or three in. Others are smaller and very small ones apparently exist but have been carried off by collectors. We explored along the bomb-free trail and enjoyed the mysterious scenery. By the time the sun was getting low we were back at our guest house for another evening around the bomb-shell fireplace.
Culture shock: People don't hassle you for your business. Amazing.
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