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for civilizations... More>>
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The Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya or Ayutthaya in short, is one of Thailand's
historical and majestic highlights. Serving as the Thai capital for
417 years (1350 1767: Kingdom of Ayutthaya), it was once glorified
as one of the biggest cities in the world a Southeast Asia center
for civilizations. During the 17th century, most foreign visitors
to Ayutthaya, traders or diplomats alike, claimed Ayutthaya to be
the most illustrious and glittering city that they had ever visited.
The map of Ayutthaya published in 1691 by Simon de la Loub?re in Du
Royaume De Siam is proof of such recognition.
The
Kingdom of Ayutthaya reached its apex in terms of sovereignty, military
might, wealth, culture, and international commerce in the 16th century
when the Kingdoms territory was extended far beyond present-day
Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. Ayutthaya even had diplomatic relations
with Louis XIV of France and was courted by Dutch, Portuguese, English,
Chinese and Japanese merchants.
Visitors can explore and appreciate Thai history in Phra Nakhon
Si Ayutthaya, which is situated only 86 kilometers north of Bangkok.
Visitors to Ayutthaya can marvel at its grandeur reflected through
numerous magnificent structures and ruins concentrated in and around
the city island surrounded by Maenam Chao Phraya, Maenam Pa Sak
and Maenam Lopburi.
More importantly,Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park, an extensive
historical site in the heart of Ayutthaya city, has been included
in UNESCO's World Heritage list since 13 December, 1991.
The Past
The Kingdom of Ayutthaya was built and developed in leaps and bounds.
The ruins in Ayutthaya that survived the test of time embody both
the glorious and ignominious stories of the Kingdom.
This
ancient capital of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, founded in 1350 by
King U-Thong, had thirty three kings of different dynasties and
reached its peak in the middle of the18th century. A magnificent
city with three palaces and over 400 magnificent temples on an island
threaded by canals Ayutthaya was truly an impressive city that attracted
both Europeans and Asians. After a 15-month siege the Kingdom of
Ayutthaya was conquered and completely destroyed by the Burmese
in 1767. When King Taksin the Great finally liberated the Kingdom,
a new dynasty was established and the capital was moved to Thonburi.
The seal of Ayutthaya depicts a conch on a pedestal tray placed
in a small castle under a Mun tree. According to legend, King U-Thong,
founder of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, discovered a beautiful conch
buried in the ground being prepared for the establishment of the
seat of his Kingdom. Consequently, he had a tiny castle built to
house the shell. Hence, the provincial seal.
The Present
Today, there are but groups of crumbling ruins and rows of headless
Buddhas where once an empire thrived. The temple compounds are still
awe-inspiring even in disrepair and a visit here is memorable and
a good beginning for those drawn to the relics of history.
The
architecture of Ayutthaya is a fascinating mix of Khmer (ancient
Cambodian style) and early Sukhothai style. Some cactus-shaped obelisks,
called prangs, denote Khmer influence and look something like the
famous towers of Angkor Wat. The more pointed stupas are ascribed
to the Sukhothai influence. For new arrivals who had limited their
visit to Bangkok, similarities may be noted with the riverside Wat
Arun, an 18th-century structure that was built in the so-called
Ayutthaya style, a melding of Sukhothai Buddhist influences and
Hindu-inspired Khmer motifs.
Ayutthaya is administratively divided into 16 districts: Phra Nakhon
Si Ayutthaya, Ban Phraek, Bang Ban, Bang Pahan, Bang Pa-in, Amphoe
Bang Sai, Bang Sai, Lat Bua Luang, Maha Rat, Nakhon Luang, Phachi,
Phak-Hai, Sena, Tha Rua, Uthai and Wang Noi.
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Samut
Prakan, also known as Pak Nam, is located 29 kilometres
south of Bangkok, around the area where the Chao Phraya River
flows into the Gulf of Thailand. It is a town of the Ayutthaya
period. Samut Prakan is home to countless historical and cultural
sites... 
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