Over 700 years ago, 

a new capital city was built in the fledgling Empire of Lan Na, 

in modern northern Thailand,

250 years later it was buried by a great flood.

Now the city is being uncovered by archaeologists and turned into the world's newest archaeological park -

to join Ayutthaya, Sukhothai, Angkor Wat, Machu Pichu, and many others around the globe.

 "Ignored by the world for too long, the 'Land of a Million Rice Fields' is resuming its regional importance"

Wat Khan Thom built by the city's founder -

King Mengrai - in the AD 1280s

This first edition history and guide charts the civilisation that created the city, details the history of it's rulers, armies, religions and peoples, and maps out the warfare within Lan Na and against surrounding nations, including the Mongol Chinese.  

Special sections describe the pre-medieval peoples of the area. 

Each of the excavated temples, and other buildings, have their own descriptive sections with photographs or plan drawings.

As described by a former British Consul to Chiangmai - 

"This book is much more than a guide of a virtually uncharted historical site, it is a very brave venture into the legendary past of Lan Na ... Buddhism, miracles, royal acts of merit and royal genealogies become inextricably mixed with historical facts ... this is a first class guide and it is to be hoped that the author will publish guides on other historical sites in the Empire of Lan Na."

Fully illustrated in colour, and black & white, with many maps and site plans

Still the ONLY English-language guide available for this historical park.

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Wieng Kum Kam - Atlantis of Lan Na

Written by British expatriate historian Garry Harbottle-Johnson, 

a lecturer at Chiangmai University -

"Wieng Kum Kam - Atlantis of Lan Na" 

has received much praise in Thailand's press.

Links to the press reviews are HERE

If you're interested in Asian history, or thinking of a holiday in Thailand - you'll want this book.

Author-accompanied tours around the archaeology are available.
Tours, led by registered tour guide Nongnut Klaitin, include the most significant parts of the ruined city, 

and should you want it; 

Nongnut will custom design a complete touring holiday in Thailand for you 

(email Nongnut for details).

The pyramidical stupa of Wat Chedi Liam built by Wieng Kum Kam's founder -

King Mengrai - in AD 1287

It remains the city's tallest structure

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