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Historical objects and sites are a testimony to every
country's civilisation and cultural heritage. They serve
to bridge the gap between past and present and instil
in the people a sense of belonging and pride and the
importance of cherishing their invaluable legacy.
In
April 1987, the government officially opened Thailand's
first historical park, the Muang Sing Historical Park
in Kanchanaburi. Today, 10 historical parks have been
opened-three of which have received the honour of
being designated World Heritage Sites.
The
10 historical parks are Muang Singh, Phanom Rung,
Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai, Kamphaeng Phet, Sri Thep,
Phimai, Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Khiri and Phu Phra
Bat.
They are the result of hard work of the Fine
Arts Department in the excavation, renovation and
landscaping for several decades. Each of these parks
in now equipped with a tourist and information centre
and provides qualified guides.
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