Chan Royal Palace, Royal palace ruins in Phitsanulok, Thailand
Chan Royal Palace consists of the remaining foundations and brick walls of a 15th-century royal residence in Phitsanulok set within an archaeological complex. The site reveals the layout of structures and construction methods used during that period.
A king moved the capital from Ayutthaya to this location in 1463 and made it the royal residence for about 25 years. Later it was abandoned, and the site remained hidden until archaeologists began excavating it.
Artifacts found here such as ceramics and metalwork reveal how the royal court lived and what mattered to them during the Ayutthaya period. These objects show the daily practices and tastes of the people who once inhabited this place.
The site is open to visitors during daylight hours and accessible by the main entrance near a major road in Phitsanulok. Wear comfortable footwear and bring sun protection as you walk across uneven ground and exposed areas.
Excavations uncovered a 500-year-old water system made of terracotta pipes that reveals the sophistication of infrastructure at that time. This network supplied the palace and stands as a rare example of early engineering in Thailand.
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