Laos

Archive of news reports related to the archaeology and heritage of Lao PDR. Lao PDR, or Laos, is a mountainous landlocked country bordering China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar. It is home to three archaeologically significant Unesco World Heritage sites: the formal royal capital of Luang Prabang, the ancient Hindu complex of Vat Phou, and the Plain of Jars.

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