Ayutthaya is the old capital city of Siam kingdom. The old city is located in an island, surrounded by Chao Phraya and Pak Sa river. Its full name is Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya (พระนครศรีอยุธยา); named after the city of Ayodhya -birth place of Rama in Ramayana epic. It was destroyed in 18th century by Burmese troops. Ruins of temples and stupas are scattered around, and now Ayutthaya has been recognized internationally as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of its famous object is the head of Buddha surrounded by roots at Wat Mahatat.
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Ayutthaya is the old capital city of Siam kingdom. The old city is located in an island, surrounded by Chao Phraya and Pak Sa river. Its full name is Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya (พระนครศรีอยุธยา); named after the city of Ayodhya -birth place of Rama in Ramayana epic. It was destroyed in 18th century by Burmese troops. Ruins of temples and stupas are scattered around, and now Ayutthaya has been recognized internationally as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of its famous object is the head of Buddha surrounded by roots at Wat Mahatat.
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