It is a joy for Thai people. After the 45th Ordinary Meeting of the World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The registered “Sri Thep Ancient City”, Phetchabun Province, is a World Cultural Heritage Site. It is considered the 4th Thai World Cultural Heritage Site after the historic city of Sukhothai and its satellite cities Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. and Ban Chiang Archaeological Site and is Thailand’s seventh World Heritage Site.
“Ancient City of Si Thep” History
The ancient city of Si Thep is located in Si Thep District, Si Thep Sub-District, Phetchabun Province. It dates from the late prehistoric period to the ancient Khmer culture. (8-18 Buddhist century) origin of the name of the ancient city of Si Thep. The local villagers call it Mueang Aphaisalee continued until 1904, when Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Krom Pray Damrong Rajanupab visited Phetchabun Provincial Government officials when she was Minister of Home Affairs. He intended to search for the city of Si Thep, which appeared in the old directory, giving the names of the cities of Ayutthaya and earlier Rattanakosin times. And a large ancient city was discovered on the eastern side of Mount Thamorat near the town of Vichian Buri. The town of Wichian Buri was formerly known as Mueang Tha Rong and Mueang Si Thep. Therefore, His Majesty’s name of this ancient town may be the origin of the original name of Wichian Buri. “Sri Thep City”
After that, the “Fine Arts Department” used to refer to the ancient city by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Sakri Sirindhorn. The survey identified Khrom Praya Damrong as the city of Rajanubab Si Thep until documentary evidence was found to confirm the actual name of this ancient city. The Department of Fine Arts has announced the registration of the ancient city of Si Thep or Paisali as a National Historic Site. In the Royal Gazette, Volume 52, Page 3693, dated the 8th March, 1935.
Studies on this ancient city were carried out by the Department of Fine Arts. This is also evident in archeology. Art history of this ancient city by Thai and foreign scholars Until 1984, the ancient city of Si Thep was preserved and improved. To be an important cultural learning resource for the nation in the form of a historical park under the management of the Si Thep Historical Park under the supervision of the Office of Fine Arts No. 4, Lopuri, Department of Fine Arts
In this regard, along with the great value of the ancient city of Si Thep, the field of fine arts has realized such important value. Therefore, we have taken steps and prepared to provide cultural heritage sites. The ancient city of Si Thep entered the provisional list of World Heritage Sites in 2019.
A moment in history: “UNESCO” registers “The Ancient City of Si Thep” as a new World Cultural Heritage Site.
“Sri Thep Ancient City”, Phetchabun Province, Thailand is the new World Cultural Heritage Site when “UNESCO” registered. All Phetchabun residents waved the national flag. Ready to shout and express joy until the loud voice echoes throughout the Khao Klang Nog area “The ancient city of Chi Thep is not the property of the Betchabun people. But it is the property of the entire Thai people. Now it is the property of the whole world.
The Governor of Phetchabun Province Mr. Krit Kongmuang reveals Phetchabun province is an area with many tourist attractions. As well as eating a variety of cuisines, the promotion of Si Thep City as a World Heritage Site will create historical and cultural tourist attractions. Can also be linked to our old tourist attractions
Meanwhile, Phetchabun province already has a plan to support tourism. The route is ready to be widened and improved to make it more convenient. Urban social planning is well organized. Currently, there are plans to build a museum-style building that will collect various items. Since its discovery, Si Thep has been preserved by various agencies and collected and displayed for tourists and visitors. Tourist arrivals are expected to increase. Especially foreigners give importance to this aspect.
Highlighting Thailand for announcing good news at this time There are a total of 4 World Cultural Heritage Sites that have been registered as Thailand’s World Cultural Heritage Site for over 30 years:
1. Historical City Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province
2. Sukhothai – Si Satsanalai – Kampeng Pet Historical Park
3. Ban Chiang Archaeological Site Udon Thani Province
4. Si Thep Ancient City Phetchabun Province
Official name “Ancient City of Si Thep”
Thailand still has one World Cultural Heritage site, officially the Ancient City of Si Thep and Associated Dwarvati Monuments, or in the unofficial Thai name, Si Thep Ancient City and Associated Ancient Sites of the Dwarvati Period.
Si Thep Ancient City Free entry for 4 days
“Department of Fine Arts” Announcement of entrance fee waiver for Si Thep Historical Park Phetchabun Province between September 20-24, including an exhibition on Si Thep and World Heritage at the Issara Vinichai Throne Hall. The National Museum, Bangkok is spreading the story, value and significance of the ancient city of Si Thep till January 14. All Thai citizens as well as foreign tourists joined in celebrating the announcement of the registration of the ancient city of Si Thep as a World Heritage Site.
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