Behind the Mysterious Plain of Jars in Laos

[Still Waters]

Stonehenge inspires awe, but there's an even more mysterious ancient scene in Laos. The Plain of Jars consists of thousands of prehistoric stone vessels scattered over hundreds of square kilometers near Phonsavan, in the northeastern part of the country - a hilly area, despite the "plain" in the name. The huge jars form a surreal sight - some are up to ten feet tall and weigh several tons. It's an archeological wonder that experts still haven't pinned down.

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[Jarocal]

Stonehenge inspires awe, but there's an even more mysterious ancient scene in Laos. The Plain of Jars consists of thousands of prehistoric stone vessels scattered over hundreds of square kilometers near Phonsavan, in the northeastern part of the country - a hilly area, despite the "plain" in the name. The huge jars form a surreal sight - some are up to ten feet tall and weigh several tons. It's an archeological wonder that experts still haven't pinned down.

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I think they used them to ferment a rice mash in the world's first large scale distillery.

[+DieChecker]

I thought the leading theory was it was a necropolis? That the jars were for burying the dead of specific families.