Wat Mahathat
Wat Mahathat is one of many ruins in Ayutthaya 75 Km north of Bangkok. It was the last capital before it was moved to Bangkok where it is today. It happened after they could not protect it from the Burmese assault, plundering the burning of the city in 1767. The temple itself was built in 1374.
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I revisited the temple on December 1, 2022.
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Everything is built of brick and something has been plastered. These have been for over 650 years. The foundations provide some places. It is breathtaking to look at.
2018
Here has once been a building, not much is left.
2018
This is without a doubt the most photographed in all of Ayutthaya, a mask which was placed on a tree when it was young
2018
This view shows some of the temple. Note the thick massive walls
2018
The outer wall of the temple
2018
As can also be seen in this photo, the buildings are gone. Only the massive pagodas have survived.
2018
Before this pagoda overturns, I say goodbye to this trip.
2018
There were not many tourists that day, otherwise it would be impossible to photograph without 100 people coming.
2018
The path of red stones has been laid in recent times, as the lawn cannot at all with the many tourists.
2018
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