Archaeologists recently unearthed an ancient burial site and human remains at the Plain of Jars.The burial site is estimated to be 2,500 years old, and could help researchers glean new information ...

One of Asia's most mysterious archaeological sites, the Plain of Jars in Laos, was used as an ancient burial ground, Australian researchers say.

An ancient burial site has been discovered at the mysterious Plain of Jars, an archaeological site in remote central Laos littered with thousands of stone vessels.

After 80 years, archeologists get the chance to explore the Laotian plateau dotted with giant stone jars. Skip to main content. ... a primary burial, where a body was placed in a grave. ...

An unearthed burial ground at the Plain of Jars in Laos shed light on the mystery behind the huge, ancient stone jars of unknown origin in the area. It is deemed the first major archeological find ...

The 10-plus-ton jars, which sit on burial grounds, were hand-carved. But given the limited tools available 2,500 years ago—their approximate age—researchers can't figure out how the builders ...

The stone jars, which are up to 10-feet tall, dot the landscape in Xieng Khouang Province in central Laos and are believed to be the burial site for thousands of dead babies and children.