Ref ID:	37596
Ref Type:	Book Section
Authors:	Shoocongdej, Rasmi
Title:	Engaging Communities Through the Knowledge Transmission of Archaeological Heritage in Highland Pang Mapha, Northwest Thailand
Date:	2023
Source:	Heritage and Cultural Heritage Tourism
DOI:	10.1007/978-3-031-44800-3_14
Abstract:	This chapter presents the importance of knowledge transmission as one of the most powerful tools for heritage management. This is done through the examination of Long Long Rak Coffin Cave in Pang Mapha, Mae Hong Son province, Northwest of Thailand. This research studies the complexity and time-continuity required of archaeological knowledge transmission processes. The study performs this through local schools and community outreach in order to create a sense of ownership for preserving the archaeological site representing the prehistoric log coffin culture that links the highland regional network between South China and Southeast Asia. Finally, I discuss tribal communities’ embrace of archaeological knowledge for developing heritage tourism.
Editors:	Yu, Pei-Lin Lertcharnrit, Thanik Smith, George S.