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| Wat Chedi Chet Thaeo Temple | |
Sri Satchanalai Historical Park: Si Satchanalai Historical Park contains the ruins of the ancient town of Si Satchanalai, an important town in the Sukhothai Kingdom in the 13th and 14th century. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park contains the remains of dozens of temples spread across four sites including Khmer temples in the Chaliang area that predate the Sukhothai era. The Wat Chedi Chet Thaeo is a large temple located in the central zone of the Si Satchanalai Historical Park, the ancient town contained within a system of defensive walls. Its name translates to “the temple with seven rows of chedis”. The Wat Chedi Chet Thaeo was built between 1340 and 1350 by Sukhothai King Lithai. |
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| Issued Country | Thailand |
| Issued Year | 02.04.1993 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect World Heritage Buddhist Landscape |
| Type | Maximum Card |