Definition: The Bronze Age mining site of Non Pa Wai is located near Lopburi in central Thailand. The site includes nearly 5 hectares in area and is one of the largest prehistoric copper works in Asia. Recent excavation in the region have been conducted by a joint Italian/Thai project called the Lopburi Regional Archaeological Project directed by Roberto Ciarla at l'Istituto Italiano per l'Africa e l'Oriente.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
Alternate Spellings: Non Pha Wai
