Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Chaco Culture National Historical Park, often referred to as Chaco Canyon National Park, is a U.S. national park located in New Mexico. It preserves the ancient Puebloan cultural heritage and is significant for its monumental architecture and archaeological sites from 850 to 1250 AD.
The park is situated in San Juan County and McKinley County, New Mexico, and covers an area of 33,977.8 acres (137.50 km²). It is managed by the National Park Service and was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
Chaco Canyon was a major center of Puebloan culture and is considered the ancestral homeland of the Pueblo Indian peoples of New Mexico, the Hopi Indians of Arizona, and the Navajo Indians of the Southwest.
The park is known for its dark skies, earning the title of an International Dark Sky Park in 2013, which makes it an ideal location for astronomy and astrophotography.
Visitors to the park can explore the monumental structures and breathtaking ...
Wat Prasat วัดปราสาท is a historic Buddhist temple complex in Nonthaburi Province, Thailand, widely regarded as the oldest temple in the province. Located along the Chao Phraya River, in Nonthaburi Thailand, it serves as a serene spiritual and cultural landmark just north of Bangkok. The temple blends ancient architecture, religious significance, and natural beauty. It’s a Mahayana Buddhist temple and a designated national historic site, attracting visitors for its tranquility and historical murals.
Built during the Ayutthaya period (17th century), the temple’s construction is attributed to either the reign of King Prasat Thong (1629–1656) or King Narai the Great (1656–1688), making it over 400 years old. The name “Prasat” refers to the ornate, castle-like spires (prasat) that adorn its structures, a distinctive feature in Thai temple design. Over time, it has become a repository of Nonthaburi’s artistic heritage, with additions like murals painted by local craftsmen in...
Ku Ban Prasat, a modest 11th to 13th-century Khmer ruin Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand, embodies the transitional Buddhist phase of the Angkor Empire’s northeastern frontier.
Constructed primarily of laterite with remnants of sandstone carvings, the site centers on a raised rectangular platform that once supported three brick towers aligned east-west—hallmarks of the Bayon-style architecture promoted by King Jayavarman VII (1181–1218).
The towers, now reduced to scattered foundations and fragmented walls without a surviving prang superstructure, were likely dedicated to Mahayana Buddhist worship, as evidenced by unearthed fragments of Buddha heads in Dvaravati-influenced local style.
Originally a Hindu outpost in the 11th century under Suryavarman I, the complex evolved amid the empire’s shift toward Buddhism, incorporating motifs of lotuses and guardian figures on eroded lintels.
Enclosed by a single moat and a partial gallery, it served as a rural waystation along pilgrimage ...
The Thailand vs. Singapore men’s international football friendly took place on November 13, 2025, at Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand (just north of Bangkok).
This match served as preparation for upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, with Thailand focusing on tactical experiments and player evaluations, while Singapore aimed to test against stronger opposition ahead of a key qualifier against Hong Kong.
Attendance for the game was 10,205.
Thailand, ranked 97th in FIFA standings and coached by Masatada Ishii, entered as clear favorites after a strong year, including a 6-1 win over Chinese Taipei in October’s Asian Cup qualifier and recent friendlies like a 2-0 victory over Afghanistan in March.
Singapore, ranked around 150th and led by interim coach Gavin Lee, had bounced back from World Cup qualifiers with wins over Chinese Taipei (2-0 home, 6-1 away) but struggled defensively, conceding heavily in recent games.
Thailand secured a 3-2 victory in a competitive affair, ...
