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The Ancient Siam Civilization of

Ayutthaya

Wat Lokayasutharam

Wat Phra Si Sanphet

Wat Phraram

Wat Yai Chaiyamongkhan

Wat Chaiwatthanaram

Wat Na Phra Men

Wat Phra Mongkhonbophit

Wat Ratchaburana

Wat Mahathat

Wat Kasattrathirat

Wat Phu Khao Thong

Wat Phananchoeng Worawiharn

Wat Suwandararam

Chedi Si Suriyothai

Wat Ban Daeng

Wat Phikun Sokkan

Wat Phra Khao

Wat Worachet

Wat Phichai Songkram

Wat Samanakot

Wat Maheyong

Wat Kudi Dao

Wat Khun Saen

Wat Sam Wihan

Wat Mae Nang Pluem

Wat Thammikarat

Wat Chumphon Nikayaram Worawihan

Wat Niwet Thammaprawat Rajaworawihan

Wat Senasanaram Rajaworawihan

Wat Phutthai Sawan

 

 

 

ayuthaya.jpg (23126 bytes)Ayutthaya was the capital of Thailand from 1350 to 1767, when it was virtually destroyed by Burmese invaders. In the mid 1600s is was a major power in Southeast Asia and an impressive site. It had 375 Temples and was larger than Paris or London.

Today, all that remains are still impressive leftovers of the once beautiful temples – pagodas, prangs and many many images of Buddha. A truly special place to visit for those who want to understand more of Thailand‘s culture than just a few street blocks in downtown Bangkok.

However, Ayutthaya also has many temples that are still in use and filled with worshippers today. Wat Na Phra Men and Wat Phananchoeng are just two examples of beautiful and intact temples, which date back several hundred years.

 
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