Photo Tour of Leftover Bombs and Mysterious Ancient Jars in Phonsavan

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See why history buffs and conspiracy seekers come to look at both the ancient and recent past in Phonsavan.

 
Red dots are where the US dropped bombs over Laos--during and after the Vietnam war--called the "Secret War"
Red dots are where the US dropped bombs over Laos--during and after the Vietnam war--called the "Secret War"

 
durian. what we later discovered as our least favorite fruits
durian. what we later discovered as our least favorite fruits

 
The local market, full of interesting fruit
The local market, full of interesting fruit

 
22 UXOs were found on this site. It's safe to walk between the white parts of markers.
22 UXOs were found on this site. It's safe to walk between the white parts of markers.

 
Lina and a normal bunch of lychees on the plain of jars site 3
Lina and a normal bunch of lychees on the plain of jars site 3

 
Mr. Sone Makes Spoon From Bomb
Mr. Sone Makes Spoon From Bomb

 
nope… nothing in here
nope… nothing in here

 
Plain of Jars site 1
Plain of Jars site 1

 
the only jar left that still had a lid
the only jar left that still had a lid

More Phonsavan

Learn more about the Plain of Jars, the Secret War, and how to visit Phonsavan on a budget.

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