Wat Phra Thaen Sila At, Buddhist temple in Thung Yang, Thailand
Wat Phra Thaen Sila At is a Buddhist temple in Thung Yang, Thailand, featuring an ancient laterite stone platform decorated with lotus petal carvings. The site includes a museum with Buddha statues, traditional household items, and local handicrafts displayed inside the main building.
The temple originated during the Sukhothai period and incorporates architectural elements from the Lanna kingdom. It gained royal monastery status in 2006.
The temple doors feature intricate wood carvings that originally belonged to Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Woramahawihan in Phitsanulok province.
The temple museum is open daily with displays spread across two areas that visitors can explore at their own pace. Plan your visit during hours when the museum is staffed and the displays are well-lit for better viewing.
The temple features ornate wooden doors that originally came from another sanctuary in Phitsanulok province and were later relocated here. These doors showcase the craftsmanship traditions that connected different religious sites across the region.
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