History
The district was created on December 13 1970 as a minor district (King Amphoe) with territory from Wichian Buri district. It was upgraded to be Amphoe Si Thep on August 8, 1976.
The ancient city of Si Thep was built in Khmer era. Prince Damrong found the area of the old city in 1905 when he visited Monthon Phetchabun. It is now the Si Thep historical park.
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