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Wat Phra Ram, Ayutthaya, Thailand
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Wat Phra Ram may have
been built in 1369 A.D. by King Ramesuen on the site where the remains
of his father, the King of U-thong, had been cremated. However, since
King Ramesuen reigned only one year, he could not have completed the
building. The Wat was either completed by King Boromaraja I or
that king may have permitted others to complete it. It is also
possible that the Wat was built during the second accession of King
Ramesuen after the death of Boromaraja I. The wat was renovated
several times, notably by King Boromatrailokanat and again in 1741
during the reign of King Boromakot.
A large swamp lies in
front of the temple. This swamp appears to have existed before the
founding of the city and was called Nong Sano early on. The swamp
may have been enlarged when earth was removed for leveling sites for the
Royal Palace, Wat Phra Mahathat, Wat Rajaburana and Wat Phra Ram. In
the Code of Palace Laws, the swamp is designated as "Bung Phra
Ram". The swamp is now planted with lotus and is very beautiful
during the blooming season. |
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Photography by Gerry Gantt from Thailand, the land of Golden Wats. All images Copyright © 1999-2010 by Gerry Gantt, all rights reserved. |
