Plain of Jars

The province of Phonsavan is littered with thousands of stone jars, which is now known as the Plain of Jars. These mysterious artefacts are believed to be from the Iron Age i.e. 500 BC to 200 AD. The jars have primarily been carved out of sandstones or granites in various sizes. No particular theory has been claimed behind the presence of these jars in the area. The jars are arranged in clusters, reaching up to seven hundred in the biggest cluster. Approximately 90 jar sites are located across hundreds of square kilometres but only seven are accessible to visitors. During the Vietnam War in 1965, the area was heavily bombarded and it still poses threat to citizens with thousands of unexploded bombs buried around the region. The lush green plains and hills dotted with stone jars create picturesque backdrops. Whether the jars were used for cremation or collection of rainwater, visiting the Jar site will arouse your curiosity about the ancient practises, leaving its mystery to be unravelled in the coming centuries.