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The Ancient Siam Civilization of
Ayutthaya

Wat Na Phra Men

A temple, which is still in use today and the only one, which was not destroyed during the Burmese invasion, because the cannon that was pointed at the temple exploded and fatally injured the Burmese king.  It is a good example of a typical Ayutthaya-style temple. The full name is Wat Na Phra Meru Rachikaram.  Inside the Phra Ubosot  is a famous and valuable statue of Buddha called Phra Buddha Nimit Wichitmarnmolee Srisanphet Boromtrilokanat. It was created in 1505 and is the largest and most beautifully dressed Buddha image in Ayutthaya. On our third visit to Ayutthaya in 2005 (2548) we learned about the small viharn behind the main building, which contains the over 1000 years old Dvaravati-style statue of Phra Kanthararat. It dates back to the Srivichai period and is one of only 5 statures of this style and size in Thailand, but the only one made of bluish limestone. 

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