Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Historical province in central Thailand.
Description
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya is a province in the central lowlands where three rivers converge and cross wide rice fields. Waterways divide the land into a main island and several smaller districts connected by bridges and ferries.
History
The region was founded as a new capital in 1350 and grew over four centuries into the main trading center of Southeast Asia. Burmese armies destroyed the city in 1767 and forced the leadership to relocate south to present-day Bangkok.
Culture
The ruins reflect an era when Indian, Chinese and Persian influences met here. Local artisans continue to create bronze castings and goldsmith work following techniques that are centuries old.
Practical
Most of the archaeological zone lies on a flat island that is easy to explore on foot, by bicycle or by tuk-tuk. Visitors should come early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the tropical heat.
Did you know?
A large Buddha head grew into the roots of a bodhi tree over decades and became one of the most photographed subjects in the whole region. Archaeologists continue to discover new foundations beneath residential houses and garden plots within the town.
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