Portuguese Settlement
Thailand
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6 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Portuguese Settlement
Welcome, astute historians and travelers, to the archaeological remnants of the Portuguese Settlement in Ayutthaya. To fully comprehend the significance of the ground upon which we stand, we must project our minds back to the…
Listen in the app2The Dominican Church of San Petro
We now stand before the foundational ruins of the Dominican Church of San Petro, the spiritual and communal epicenter of the Portuguese Settlement. As you survey the layout of these laterite and brick foundations, you are viewing…
Listen in the app3The Skeletal Excavations
We have arrived at the most scientifically profound and visually arresting feature of the Portuguese Settlement: the in-situ skeletal excavations located within the nave and adjoining cemetery of the church. Beneath the…
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As we walk along the perimeter of the former settlement, let us analyze the primary reason the Kings of Ayutthaya tolerated and even encouraged the presence of the Portuguese: military technology. In the sixteenth century, the…
Listen in the app5The Sweet Legacy of Thao Thong Kip Ma
We now transition from the brutal realities of sixteenth-century warfare to the delicate, enduring world of culinary history. While the cannons and muskets of the Portuguese have long since rusted away, their influence on Thai…
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As we stand on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, looking out from the remnants of the Portuguese Settlement, we must synthesize the complex narrative of this historic site. We have explored the foundational ruins of the…
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What is Portuguese Settlement?
Portuguese Settlement is a place in Thailand with 6 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 6 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 14.3337, 100.5749 |
| Last updated |
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