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| Unseen Thailand 1st Series (2004)- Phi Maen Cave , Mae Hong Son | |
Places of interest and local heritage: Phi Maen Cave , Mae Hong Son Spirit Cave (Tham Phii Man) is an archaeological site in Pang Mapha district, Mae Hong Son Province, northwestern Thailand. It was occupied 12,000 to 7,000 uncalibrated radiocarbon years ago by prehistoric humans of the Hoabinhian culture. The site is situated at an elevation of 650 m (2,130 ft) above sea level on a hillside overlooking a small stream. It was excavated in the mid-1960s by Chester Gorman. The Salween River, one of Southeast Asia's longest rivers, flows less than 50 km (31 mi) to the north. Two other significant nearby sites are the Banyan Valley Cave and the Steep Cliff Cave.
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| Issued Country | Thailand |
| Issued Year | 2004 |
| Category | Events |
| Type | Postage Stamps |