The Plain of Jars

The Plain of Jars are over 2500 years old! One of the main attractions in Phonsavan. There are three main sites but these strange giant pots are scattered in various places across the province. Our friendly guide explained to us a few of the theories behind their existence. The local stories were of Giants that once roamed here using them as cups for celebratory drinking. Modern theories are that they were used probably for burial, we were shown one that still has a carving of a baby on the outside. However bones have never been found inside the jars only sometimes outside and around them which baffles people still.

Unfortunately some of these ancient jars have been shattered due to the heavy US bombing during the Vietnam war. It seems wherever you go in Laos the affects of the war are still apparent...