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Krabi cave art hints at old rituals

Images found on island in southern province believed to have been created by sea folk

A prehistoric cave painting on Koh La Pu Le in Krabi dates back between 3,000 and 5,000 years. (Photo: Niwat Wattanayamanaporn)

A prehistoric cave painting has been found on Koh La Pu Le in Krabi, dating back between 3,000 and 5,000 years. Archaeologists said the cave could have been used for a ritual practice by ancient sea folk.

A group of archaeologists and students from Silpakorn University led by Niwat Wattanayamanaporn, a volunteer for the Fine Arts Department, recently visited the cave to conduct a survey. The island is 2 kilometres off the coast of Ko Lanta in the southern province, or a 15-minute boat…

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