Pha Chang Cave
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| Location: | Chiang Mai Province in Northern Thailand | |
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Geographic location: |
18 ° 13 '46 " N , 98 ° 29' 10" E | |
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| Particularities: | Cave painting, archaeological finds | |
The Pha Chang Cave is a rocky roof in the Op Luang National Park , Chiang Mai Province in the northern region of Thailand .
It is located near the Mae Chaem river bank .
The Pha Chang Cave is known for archaeological finds of the Hoabinhians , who lived there as hunters and gatherers in the Neolithic about 12,000 to 2,000 years ago . Typical artefacts were found on one side of scree , such as stone axes and scrapers. Judging by the animal remains, the area around the cave at that time consisted of a rainforest , which provided enough food for smaller groups. Some of the devices are believed to have been used to process wood.
Cave paintings are very interesting , most of which are of more recent origin, but some red traces seem to be much older. In addition, Stone Age hematite was discovered among the Hoabinhian finds.