Mueang Kao Kamphaeng Saen

Ancient City of Kamphaeng Saen is an ancient town that is worth visiting. It is located at Mu 5, Tambon Thung Khwang. The ancient town dates back to the Dvaravati period and is believed be as old as Mueang Nakhon Chai Si, but is smaller in size. Situated 24 Kms. north of Nakhon Pathom town on Malaimaen road, it can be reached by car. At present, it is used as a Boy Scout’s camp. The old town is believed to have been constructed by Nakhon Chai Si’s former rulers to control a trading route along canals and rivers to promote the town into a seaport-trading centre. The development as well as the deterioration of the two towns must have been almost at the same time. The interesting attractions of Ancient City of Kamphaeng Saen include unchanged ditches and earth dikes surrounding the ditches. Within the Ancient City area, there are small earthern mounds, ponds, and large trees that are homes to various kinds of birds.