Wat Ratchabophit Royal Cemetery, Royal burial ground at Wat Ratchabophit Temple, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wat Ratchabophit Royal Cemetery is a burial ground in the western section of the temple grounds with 34 numbered monuments and four white memorial buildings for royal remains. The structures are arranged in rows to create an organized and manageable space.
The cemetery developed in the late 19th century and holds ashes of important Chakri Dynasty members, including Queen Savang Vadhana and Prince Mahidol Adulyadej. These figures shaped Thai royal history across generations.
The memorial structures show a blend of Thai Buddhist forms and European design ideas, reflecting how the late 19th century royal family brought together East and West. You can see this mix clearly in the details of the white buildings and how they sit on the grounds.
Individual monuments are marked with a numbering system, making it easy to locate specific sites and navigate. Since the layout is organized in rows across the grounds, visitors can explore the space without getting lost.
The Rangsi Vadhana Memorial contains multiple chambers dedicated to different royal family members, each with specific design features. This internal arrangement shows how the family expressed their relationships and roles within the structure.
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