2,000-year-old cave, engravings unexpectedly found during rangers’ patrol in Thailand

undefined 26, 2025

Source: interestingengineering

Rangers in Northern Thailand discovered a previously unknown sandstone cave, **Takung Cave**, during a routine patrol in Phu Khat Wildlife Sanctuary. The cave, hidden for around 2,000 years, contains well-preserved prehistoric engravings, including geometric patterns and three-finger motifs, possibly dating to Thailand’s Metal Age. Experts say the find could shed new light on human occupation, culture, and ecosystems in the Khwae Noi River basin, highlighting the value of forest conservation and patrols.

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