Foreword

The discovery of Ban Chiang Archaeological Site in northeast Thailand in 1966 marked a significant milestone in archaeology, revealing a rich trove of 'idiosyncratic flamboyant Ban Chiang Late Period red-on-buff style pottery.' This pottery, now housed in major museums worldwide, including those in California, New York, Boston, Washington, Cleveland, and Minneapolis, has cemented Ban Chiang's reputation as one of Thailand's most famous archaeological sites. The discovery also highlighted the urgent need for controlled excavations to mitigate looting and preserve the site's historical integrity.

(Ed.). (2019). Foreword. Ban Chiang, Northeast Thailand, Volume 2A, xvii–xxii. https://doi.org/10.9783/9781931707442-005