Places we NEED to go: teach me some history

As I mentioned in a previous post (refer to: Why Thailand), part of the appeal to Thailand is that it has a colorful history that has been preserved through historical sites. As a history major, I am a bit of a geek when it comes to this kind of stuff. So keeping that in mind, another place that I definitely want to visit on this trip is the Phanom Rung historical park.

This park is considered to be one of Thailand's most beautiful and important historic sites. It is a religious sanctuary dedicated to the most important Hindu god, Shiva. It was later taken over as a Buddhist site. The site was built in the 12th century, making it one thousand years old. The sanctuary sits at the edge of an extinct volcano, over a thousand feet above sea level.

Here are some photos... The architecture alone should tell you why it's a must see.