Archaeologists hope to uncover more findings that add up to a larger portrait of the ancient city of U Thong, meaning "golden land". The city is also suspected to have been a trade hub with links to other ancient trade capitals around the world. "It's common for an ancient city to rise and fall," said Supamas. "In an ancient city like U Thong, it's possible to find lots of historical evidence of old kingdoms. without a trace: The land where an ancient monastery once was is now parched and sparse.

Source: Bangkok Post April 09, 2017 00:11 UTC