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Posted on 07/06/2026 11:30:28 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
Located in Thailand's Loei Province, Phu Khat stands as the highest peak in the Phu Khat Wildlife Sanctuary, rising to a height of 1,307 metres above sea level.
In a routine patrol by Rangers from the sanctuary, two previously unknown archaeological sites were discovered near the mountain summit, both only 300 metres apart.
Collectively named Pha Pang Puey, the sites feature carved or eroded linear markings across the rock face, forming geometric or abstract patterns rather than natural fractures – indicating ancient rock art. The rock surface is primarily reddish-brown, interspersed with lighter grey patches caused by lichen and erosion.
According to experts, the markings resemble the 2,000-year-old petroglyphs identified by rangers in August 2025 at Ta Kueng Cave, located within the Phu Khat Wildlife Sanctuary.
The discovery at Pha Pang Puey was announced by Mr. Mongkol Khamsuk, head of both the Phu Khat and Bang Yang Wildlife Sanctuaries.
Khamsuk emphasised the cultural and environmental value of Pha Pang Puey and Phu Khat Mountain, which has sweeping views of dense forests, sunrises over the mountain ridge, and a panorama that stretches across much of northern Thailand's wilderness.
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I'm sure you've all come in here for the Phu Khat jokes. [singing] Phu Khat Phu Khat Phu Khat You can still Phu in America, alright...
“... Pha Pang Puey was announced by Mr. Mongkol Khamsuk, head of both the Phu Khat and Bang Yang Wildlife Sanctuaries.
“.............
It says...”Trump won”
Pretty neat! It rather boggles the mind. Those carvings in the rock seem so simple. What motivated someone to climb to the top of the highest mountain around to make such markings?
What motivated someone to climb to the top of the highest mountain around to make such markings?
I can hear it:” Phu Khat, Puey....hold ma beer...”
I wouldn’t be surprised if they just went up the hill to cool off in the summer.
Does the mountain get snow? That was a reliable unpolluted source of water, potentially year around if they captured run off.
The Apaches did that in my home here. Most likely moved up Sierra Blanca just to escape blistering heat and have water.
I was wondering if it was a leftover April fools joke.
Yup, could be water supply was better, winds made it cooler, monsoon season didn’t drown everyone, less malaria... ? Or, it was more easily defended from attacks by the none-too-neighborly neighbors.
More like an April Phu.
OK, I got 2.
1) It was named by the guy who failed to climb it.
2) (And I’m shocked it took this long) It says “Be sure to drink your Ovaltine”.
😁
#1 reminds me of the Thag Simmons thing in “Far Side”.
The Thag-o-mizer!
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