Ancient horse shoes found in national park cave to be examined
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Officials have moved more than 300 horse shoes found in a cave in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park in Prachuap Khiri Khan province to the park's headquarters pending an examination by archaeologists to identify their age.
Park officials revealed that a total of 334 old horse shoes weighing between 300 and 400 grams each had been discovered inside a cave on Koh Rom, an island belonging to the national park site.
Authorities have also requested assistance from Fine Arts Department experts to shed some light on these objects. Outsiders will not be permitted to enter the area before investigations are complete.
The horseshoes have been transferred to the park headquarters where they are being kept in a locked room. Only the chief is permitted to enter the room.
