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Understanding the mysterious Plain of Jars
 
Often referred to as a south-east Asian version of Stonehenge, the Plain of Jars is one of the most enigmatic sights on Earth. Shrouded in both mystery and myth, this place has fascinated archaeologists and scientists ever since its discovery in the 1930s.
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The Asian Stonehenge: The Mysterious Plain of Jars

An ancient mystery unfolds scattered across Laos's Xieng Khouang plain. Known as the Plain of Jars, this bizarre archaeological collection of thousands of giant stone jars made from sandstone, granite and calcified coral is often referred to as an "Asian version of Stonehenge."
A source of fascination for archeologists and scientists since its discovery back in the late 1920s, these jars, which weigh up to 13 tons each and are between 1 and 3 metres high, were made more than two centuries ago, but their true purpose remains shrouded in myth and mystery.
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Latitude:  19°27'35.40"N, Longitude:  103°10'46.87"E

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