Wat Mahathat, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

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Wat Mahathat is a prang built during the early Ayutthaya period, influenced by Khmer prangs. The lower level is constructed of laterite, but the upper part is reinforced with brick and mortar. King Prasat Thong renovated the prang, extending it higher. However, the spire has now collapsed, leaving only the porch. This is a shame, as evidence suggests it is a very large and exquisitely constructed prang. In 1956, the Fine Arts Department excavated the prang and uncovered several important artifacts, including a stone urn. Inside, seven tiered stupas are arranged, each made from tin, silver, niello, black wood, red sandalwood, garnet, and gold. The inner tier contains the Buddha's relics and valuable jewelry. The relics are currently enshrined at the Chao Sam Phraya National Museum. Another interesting feature of the temple is the sandstone Buddha head, covered in tree roots. It is believed that the head fell to the base of a tree during the fall of Ayutthaya, and the roots have overgrown it, creating a uniquely beautiful structure. Located at the foot of Pa Than Bridge. To the east of Wat Phra Si Sanphet, some chronicles say that this temple was built during the reign of King Borommarachathirat I. Later, King Ramesuan ordered the relics of the Lord Buddha to be enshrined under the base of the main prang of the temple in 1927. #Wat Mahathat #Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

Post by อันอันสายเลาะ | Oct 6, 2025