Wat Mahathat, Buddhist temple ruins in Sukhothai Historical Park, Thailand.
Wat Mahathat is a Buddhist temple complex in Sukhothai featuring a central stupa as its focal point with numerous smaller buildings surrounding it. Large Buddha statues are positioned across the grounds and define the overall appearance of this sprawling site.
The complex was built during the reign of Sri Indraditya between 1292 and 1347 and served as the primary spiritual center of the Sukhothai Kingdom. It shaped the religious and political life of this important period in Southeast Asian history.
The site expresses Buddhist faith through its spatial layout and artistic elements that remain visible today. The statues and relief carvings tell stories that local pilgrims and visitors continue to experience and honor.
The site is open year-round to visitors with entry included in your Sukhothai Historical Park admission. Paths between the ruins are walkable, and it is worth planning time for a leisurely tour of the entire complex.
Two nine-meter-tall Buddha statues called Phra Attharot face each other on opposite sides of the central stupa. These figures blend architectural styles from both Mon Haripunchai and Khmer cultures in an unexpected combination.
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