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Ayutthaya Historical Park:Wat Mahathat
The place is named after Ayodhaya and its official and full name is Phra Nakhon Sri Ayutthaya. In history , it was a kingdom that flourished between 1350 and 1767, and is considered to be Thailand's second capital, after the decline of Sukhothai. It is also a Central Thai art style of the period between 1350 and 1767, divided into three distinct main periods: an early period from 1350 to 1488, an intermediate period from 1488 to 1630, and a declining period from 1630 to the destruction of the city in 1767. The style characteristics changed gradually from Khmer and revived Sukhothai influences to a more distinctive own Ayutthaya style, showing crowns and jewels on Buddha images. In its declining period, the style is considered baroque. Both the city and the province have many historical sites and places of interest.
The Wat Mahathat Temple of the Great Relic Ayutthaya is located in the center of old Ayutthaya, between Chi Kun Road and Naresuan Road in the northeast corner of Phra Ram Park. |
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| Issued Country | Thailand |
| Issued Year | 1994 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect World Heritage Buddhist Landscape |
| Type | Postage Stamps |