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Wat Phukhao Thong and Chedi Phukhao Thong, Ayutthaya, Thailand
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Wat Phukhao Thong is near Chedi Phukhao Thong which was built by the Burmese
King Bhueng Noreng after his conquest of Ayutthaya in 1767. The siege of
Ayutthaya lasted ten months. Chedi Phukhao Thong, at 80 meters (260 ft) is
one of the highest pagodas in Ayutthaya. The Wat itself consists of
several small chedi ruins and a small brick building that is just overgrown
walls. A modern building has been built on the platform of a larger
ancient temple, probably the Ordination Hall. All of this is incorporated
into Phukhao Thong Memorial Park which includes a the battlefield where then
Prince Naresuan defeated the Burmese after the death of King Bhueng Noreng.
Prince Naresuan ascended to the throne in 1590 after the death of King Maha
Thamamaracha.
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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. |
