Hello everyone today will be recommend the ancient city of
Thailand. That is Ayutthaya or Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. Then, I will talk
about history of Ayutthaya, geography , population, agriculture, product,
famous temples in Ayutthaya.
Ayutthaya is an
extremely important province as far as the history and culture of Thailand is
concerned, a fact reflected in the number of historical and cultural
attractions seen in the area. Ayutthaya was originally founded in 1350 and over
the next few decades developed to be the capital of the Siamese Kingdom.
Ayutthaya became the second capital of Siam after Sukhothai.
Ayutthaya is 76
kilometers north of Bangkok and boasts numerous magnificent ruins. Such ruins
indicate that Ayutthaya was one of Indo - China's most prosperous cities. Phra
Nakhon Si Ayutthaya a Historical Park, a vast stretch of historical site in the
heart of Ayutthaya city, has been included in UNESCO's list of world heritage
since 13 December, 1991.
Geography and agriculture of Ayutthaya, covering 2,556
square Kilometers, is located in the flat river plain of the Chao Phraya river
valley. The presence of the Lop Buri and Pa Sak rivers makes the province a
major rice farming area. The center of the province has been called "City
Island"(Koh Muang) as it is surrounded by rivers while the northern island
is called "Floating Island"(Koh Loy) because several rivers flow pass
the city as follows:
1. Chao Phraya River
2. Pasak River
3. Lopburi River
4. Noi River
Many
product of Ayutthaya , I will example famous product of Ayatthaya such as
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Palm Leaf Fish Mobile |
Weavers
of the palm leaf fish mobile, and other palm leaf products, in this province
are Thai Muslims. The skills have
been inherited for over 100 years.
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Bamboo
Fan |
Bamboo
fan weaving in Amphoe Ban Phraek, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, has been inherited
from the olden days.
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Palm
Leaf Hat |
A handicraft that has been inherited since ancient times.
Weaving a palm leaf hat requires no less craftsmanship than any other kinds of
basketwork.The palm leaf hat is now an OTOP product of Tambon Bang Nang Ra.
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Roti
Sai Mai |
A snack composing of candy floss (Sai Mai) wrapped with flat
bread (Roti), initiated by Thai Muslim vendors.
Moreover, In Ayutthaya
have many famous temples and some temple is a history of Ayuthaya.
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Wat Chaiwattanaram
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This temple is an excellent example of Khmer architecture in
the Ayuthaya period and still in good shape. It's so intact that you get a good
idea what a working temple might have been like some 300 years ago.
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Wat Mahathat |
This temple is
typical of the Ayutthaya ruins: large crumbling stupas surrounded by low laterite
walls and rows of headless Buddhas. One Buddha-head is in a tree trunk.
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Main Buddha of Wat Na Phra Mane |
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Black stone Buddha from the Mon period. |
Wat Na
Phra is worth visiting to see the black stone Buddha dating from the Mon
(Dvaravati) period, as well as the principal Buddha decorated in regal attire.
The building has stunning vaulted ceilings supported by ornate pineapple-shaped
columns.
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Rows of Buddha Images around the central stupa. |
Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, the recently restored white reclining Buddha near the
entrance was built by King Naresuan. The massive pagoda celebrates the defeat
of the Burmese at Suphanburi in 1592 and King Naresuan's defeat of the crown
prince of Burma in an elephant joust. The gold chedi is surrounded by sitting
Buddhas.