Possible Thousand-Year-Old Temple Ruins Located on Lake Island

Local researchers have discovered traces of what may be an ancient temple on Don Kham Pae Island in Sakon Nakhon’s Nong Han Lake. The expedition was organised after elderly fishermen reported that historical remains could be hidden on the remote island. Investigators found a possible temple base, an L-shaped sandstone block and scattered pieces of sandstone and laterite near the eastern shore. Evidence of previous disturbance suggested treasure hunters may have visited the location, although researchers believe further structures could remain buried underground. The team plans to work with the Fine Arts Department on a detailed archaeological survey and possible registration of the island as a protected historical site.