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Historic City of Ayutthaya
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Historic City of Ayutthaya
| Country | Thailand |
|---|---|
| Date of Inscription | 1991 |
| Category | Cultural Sites |
| UNESCO | http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/576 |
Founded c. 1350, Ayutthaya became the second Siamese capital after Sukhothai. It was destroyed by the Burmese in the 18th century. Its remains, characterized by the prang (reliquary towers) and gigantic monasteries, give an idea of its past splendour.
World Heritage Sites in Thailand
- Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns
- Ban Chiang Archaeological Site
- Historic City of Ayutthaya
- Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex
- Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries
Thailand- Capital: Bangkok
- Currency: Thai baht (THB)
- Language: Thai
- Time Zone: UTC+7
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