Central Ayutthaya
Thailand
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Central Ayutthaya
Welcome to the awe-inspiring expanse of Central Ayutthaya, a sprawling archaeological landscape located a mere eighty kilometers north of the bustling modern metropolis of Bangkok. As you stand amidst these colossal, sun-baked…
Listen in the app2Wat Phra Mahathat: The Royal Center
We begin our detailed archaeological investigation at Wat Phra Mahathat, unarguably one of the most historically significant and oldest complexes within the kingdom. Serving essentially as the premier royal temple, this massive…
Listen in the app3The Buddha Head in the Banyan Tree
Moving slightly eastward within the Wat Phra Mahathat precinct, we arrive at what is undeniably the most universally recognized, iconic image of Ayutthaya, and perhaps of Thailand as a whole: the sandstone Buddha head…
Listen in the app4Wat Ratchaburana and the Stucco Prang
Just a short, manageable walk from Mahathat, we confront the soaring, exceptionally well-preserved profile of Wat Ratchaburana. Commissioned in the fifteenth century by King Borommarachathirat the Second, this magnificent temple…
Listen in the app5The Crypt of Wat Ratchaburana
Perhaps the most archaeologically thrilling aspect of Wat Ratchaburana is located deep within its masonry core. By carefully descending a steep, narrow, and often claustrophobic interior staircase on the eastern face of the main…
Listen in the app6Wat Phra Si Sanphet: The Three Chedis
Our journey now takes us to what was unquestionably the absolute pinnacle of religious and political prestige in the ancient city: Wat Phra Si Sanphet. Situated exclusively within the highly fortified grounds of the Royal Palace…
Listen in the app7Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon: Monument to Victory
We conclude our primary architectural analysis slightly further afield at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, a magnificent complex that beautifully bookends the history of Ayutthaya. The origins of this site date back to thirteen…
Listen in the app8Central Ayutthaya
As our extensive, scholarly exploration of the Ayutthaya Historical Park draws to a necessary close, we must analytically synthesize the overwhelming scale of history we have traversed today. Navigating these immense,…
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What is Central Ayutthaya?
Central Ayutthaya is a place in Thailand with 8 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 | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 14.3315, 100.6119 |
| Last updated |
