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Deep Roots by robysaltori on Flickr.Via Flickr: Eventually! After over 1 year, and counting, I managed to find the time to visit Ayutthaya! Ayutthaya, Wat Phra Mahathat Founded c. 1350, Ayutthaya became the second Siamese capital after Sukhothai. It was destroyed by the Burmese in the 18th century. Its remains, characterized by the prang (reliquary towers) and gigantic monasteries, give an idea of its past splendour.

Deep Roots by robysaltori on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Eventually! After over 1 year, and counting, I managed to find the time to visit Ayutthaya!

Ayutthaya, Wat Phra Mahathat
Founded c. 1350, Ayutthaya became the second Siamese capital after Sukhothai. It was destroyed by the Burmese in the 18th century. Its remains, characterized by the prang (reliquary towers) and gigantic monasteries, give an idea of its past splendour.

Jan 29


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