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Wat Phra Ram was actually the first of the ruins that we came to when we visited the ancient Siamese Capitol of Ayutthaya, Thailand. It is certainly not as impressive as the larger ruins of Wat Mahathat and Wat Chaiwatthanaram, however it still has some interesting ruins to check out.
The actual date of the construction of Wat Phra Ram is unknown due to several different references, however it was built sometime between 1369 and 1434 on the cremation site of the first King of Ayutthaya. Similar to most Khmer style buildings of that time, the temple consists of a large central prang (tower) with smaller towers surrounding it. There are also chedis and other interesting ruins to explore. Wat Phra Ram is located next to a picturesque lake and close to the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, so it’s only a short walk or bike ride away from this central part of the Historical Park of Ayutthaya.
Great photos – brings back memories from my trip there in 2008
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Glad to bring back some memories 🙂
The photos really made me wonder how Thailand would have been should the Ayutthaya ruins would be restored into how it really is back in the olden times.
Just a random thought, because I really would like to see such magnificence.
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