Ayutthaya, Thailand Completed in 1351, the ancient temple ruins once served as the royal palace. In 1448, the reigning king relocated the palace to a location on the river just north of here, and this place was converted into a Putthawat or sacred religious zone.
Ayutthaya, Thailand Chedi (mound containing Buddhist relics, typically the ashes of Buddhist monks) and mandapa (ornate porch-like gateway leading into a temple) of King Borom Trialokanat. See the tourists walking up to the mandapa?
Wat Phra Si Sanphet Ayutthaya, Thailand My gracious host and friend, Dit, sits on the right while taking a picture.
