Sema Historical City
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Sema Historical City

Mueang Sema is a large ancient city from the period of 1400–1500 B.E. and is thought to have been the center of the Sri Canasapura Kingdom before the Khmer gained control of the E-sarn region. The kingdom was ruled by kings of the Phakkhathat dynasty that followed the Buddhist religion. This city was surrounded by an earthen moat. The city was built in 2 layers, referred to as the outer city and the inner city.  The outer city was larger on the north side. Three ancient traces were found. In the center of the city was dug a square moat or pond; in the center is a round mound of earth. The inner city was surrounded by an earthern moat, with an uneven shape. Traces of the inner city are found at 6 sites. Some sites are religious centers of the Brahman religion, such as Prasat Prathan, constructed in Khmer style with bricks. Additionally, within the Mueang Sema were found skeletons buried ritually in the prostrate position wearing bronze rings along with pottery, iron tools, and glass beads.