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Unearthing Collocations of Keywords in News Coverage on the Ancient Town of Si Thep, Thailand’s Seventh UNESCO World Heritage Site: A Corpus-based Study
A corpus-based analysis of English-language news coverage on Si Thep, Thailand's seventh UNESCO World Heritage Site, reveals distinct collocational patterns for key terms related to the site. The study identified 172 lexical collocations, with 'local,' 'cultural,' 'ancient,' 'UNESCO,' and 'Dvaravati' being the most frequently associated keywords. These patterns reflect nine recurring topics in media reports, including overtourism and environmental threats like oil drilling. The research offers insights for language instruction and methodological guidelines for UNESCO sites, leveraging authentic discourse to enhance teaching materials.
A Unique Śaṅkhalipi (Shell-script) Inscription from Si Thep, Thailand
A remarkable śaṅkhalipi (shell-script) inscription, the first of its kind discovered in mainland Southeast Asia, has been unearthed at Si Thep, Thailand. This ornate pillar inscription, typically found in India and rarely in Indonesia, represents a significant cultural and historical link to the Gupta period and succeeding centuries. The discovery sheds new light on the distribution and significance of shell-script inscriptions, which remain undeciphered but are associated with ancient monumental sites. The study reviews the historical context of these inscriptions, emphasizing their rarity outside India and the unique contribution of this specimen to our understanding of ancient Southeast Asian scripts.
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