Si Thep district
Si Thep
ศรีเทพ | |
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UTC+7 (ICT) | |
Postal code | 67170 |
Geocode | 6706 |
Si Thep (
History
The district was created on 13 December 1970 as a minor district (
The ancient city of Si Thep was built in the
Geography
Si Thep is on a dry highland surrounded by waterways and floodplains bordered by mountains on both sides. To ensure sufficient water for city use, ancient Si Thep had an elaborate system of ponds, tank moats, and a hydraulic system to bring water from higher grounds to sustain the city.[1]
Neighboring districts are (from the north clockwise) Wichian Buri of Phetchabun Province, and Lam Sonthi, Chai Badan, and Khok Charoen of Lopburi province.
Administration
The district is divided into seven sub-districts (
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References
- ^ a b Ekachai, Sanitsuda (28 September 2019). "Opening minds with an ancient 'mandala'". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "Virtual Si Thep Historical Park". Retrieved March 11, 2021.
- ^ amphoe.com
- ^ "Ancient Thailand, under threat". March 7, 2019. Retrieved March 11, 2021.