- Si Thep, an ancient town in Thailand, was added to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites this month.
- After the designation, 20,000 tourists descended on the site, the South China Morning Post reported.
Tourists descended on an ancient town in Thailand this week after UNESCO named it a world heritage site, prompting officials to consider banning visitors from climbing the 1,500-year-old ruins.
Si Thep, a complex of temples, monuments, and other buildings, showcases the culture, traditions, and religions of the Dvaravati Empire, which existed in Central Thailand from the 6th to 10th centuries, according the UNESCO. One of the primary attractions at the site today is the Khao Klang Nok ancient monument.
During the latest World Heritage Committee session that ended Monday, Si Thep was among 42 other sites that were added to its list.
But the new designation prompted 20,000 tourists to swarm…
