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	Ayutthaya (city) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The city was founded in 1350 by King U-Thong and became capital of his kingdom, often referred as the Ayutthaya kingdom or Siam.
		Ayutthaya was named after the city of Ayodhya in India, the birthplace of Rama in the Ramayana (Thai, Ramakien).
		The city is located on the Chao Phraya river, with the old city on a peninsula formed by a bend of the river.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ayutthaya_(city) (145 words)

	Encyclopedia: Ayutthaya (city) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The kingdom of Ayutthaya was a Thai kingdom that existed from the 1350 to 1767.
		Ayodhya (à¤…à¤¯à¥‹à¤§à¥à¤¯à¤¾) is an ancient city of India, the old capital of Awadh, in the Faizabad district of Uttar Pradesh.
		Buddha overgrown by fig tree, Wat Mahatat The Ayutthaya historical park covers the ruins of the old city of Ayutthaya, Thailand, which was the capital of the country until its destruction by the Burmese army in 1767.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Ayutthaya-(city) (504 words)

	:: Welcome to Ayutthaya City :: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		But nine years after King Ramathibodi ll's death in 1529 Ayutthaya became involved, for the first time, in a war with MYANMAR which led to many wars after that.Ayutthaya was first defeated by the Burmese in 1569, but 15 years later it was back to its glory again by " King Naresuan the Great ".
		Ayutthaya was peaceful again and enjoyed the activities in foreign affairs for about 118 years.
		Ayutthaya is 76 kilometres north of Bangkok and boasts numerous magnificent ruins.
	www.ayutthayacity.com /english/main.html (277 words)

	Global Heritage Fund - Site Profile (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		After settling in Ayutthaya in 1350, U-Tong, who was renowned for being both a warrior and a lawmaker, began a policy of expansion for his empire, which was carried on by his successors.
		During its height, the city was graced by hundred of monasteries, and crisscrossed with several canals and waterways serving as roads.
		Due to the city's sacking by the Burmese, many of the ruins were destroyed or damaged and much of what remains at Ayutthaya is from the fourth sub-period; however, there are some notable exceptions from the first three sub-periods.
	www.globalheritagefund.org /sites/apac/ayutthaya.html (920 words)

	:: Thailand in Brief :: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The city of Ayutthaya was established as the capital in AD 1350, but the emergence of the Ayutthaya Kingdom was not so sudden.
		There is evidence that King U Thong, the first king of Ayutthaya, and his subjects had previously evacuated the city to establish a new capital in Nong Sano District.
		Ayutthaya lost the battle in the reign of King Ekkathat in 1767, and the palace and all the temples were burnt.
	www.prd.go.th /ebook/inbrief/history/history_02.html (775 words)

	Resources on the Ayutthaya from academic institutions
		The ruins of Ayutthaya are interspersed with the surrounding city.
		Ancient city of Ayutthaya in Thailand: Ancient city of Ayutthaya in Thailand.
		Ayutthaya was the capital city of Thailand from c.
	mongabay.org /conservation/Ayutthaya.htm (857 words)

	AYUTTHAYA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Ayutthaya was situated in the plain of the Chao Phraya, Lopburi and Pasak Rivers, from where it was possible for the city to control the trade routes.
		The fortifications of the city were initially built of earth but brick began to be used in the reign of King Mahathammaracha (1569-1590 A.D.) The city walls were five meters high and 12.5 kilometers long.
		In 1767 A.D., Ayutthaya, the capital city of Thailand, was besieged by Burmese invaders and the wat became an army camp.
	www.thailandgeographic.com /ayutthaya/ayutthaya-en.html (3039 words)

	ayutthaya, hotel, resorts, accommodation
		Established in the Ayutthaya period, the monastery was extended and restored several times during the reigns of the Chakri kings.
		This palace is located close to the western city wall of Ayutthaya (in the vicinity of the present location of the distillery plant of the Excise Department).
		It is an ancient temple of the Ayutthaya period with a main Prang (stupa) as its center.
	www.thai-tour.com /eng/ayutthaya/outside-city-wall.html (1725 words)

	Ayutthaya, Thailand,sunthai homepage group 2004-2005 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Ayutthaya, a former capital of Thailand from 1350 to 1767, is and interesting historic spot visited by large numbers of tourists on a one-day trip from Bangkok.
		The stability of Ayutthaya over the length of 417 years under the system of feudalism enabled the capital to develop Thai culture from the simplicity of Sukhothai to a very elaborate and sophisticated one.
		Ayutthaya, was a stopping place on the maritime trade routes, and is significant and should be conserved as a historical heritage.
	www.geocities.com /RainForest/7153/ayut.htm (692 words)

	Ayutthaya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The map of Ayutthaya published in 1691 by Simon de la Loub?re in Du Royaume De Siam is proof of such recognition.
		The Kingdom of Ayutthaya reached its apex in terms of sovereignty, military might, wealth, culture, and international commerce in the 16th century when the Kingdom’s territory was extended far beyond present-day Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar.
		Ayutthaya even had diplomatic relations with Louis XIV of France and was courted by Dutch, Portuguese, English, Chinese and Japanese merchants.
	www.bangkokpattaya.com /Destination_Guides/Ayutthaya/ayutthaya.html (638 words)

	Ayutthaya hotels Thailand: Ayutthaya hotel- resorts accommodation and travel
		During the period of Ayutthaya being the Thai capital, 33 Kings of different dynasties ruled the kingdom until it was sacked by the Burmese in 1767.
		It was used as the capital of Thailand for 417,during the Ayutthaya period, 33 Kings of 5 Dynasties reigned over the Kingdom.
		Ayutthaya was first defeated by the Burmese in 1569, but 15 years later it was back to its glory agian by " King Naresuan the Great ".
	www.thailand-hotels-resorts.net /ayutthaya (386 words)

	The ancient city of Ayutthaya - explorations in virtual reality and multi media
		Ayutthaya became one of the wealthiest and greatest cities in Asia, and attracted the interest and awe of visitors.
		As a result, all that really remains of the greatness of historical Ayutthaya are the chedi, prang and defaced statues of the temples; all of the timber buildings, the palaces and the houses from the period are gone.
		The city of Ayutthaya was synonymous with Siam the Kingdom in the 18th Century.
	www.gisdevelopment.net /application/archaeology/general/archg0007.htm (958 words)

	Central Thailand AYUTTHAYA Thailand information - Siammedee.com : Look and Book your rooms with all the information and ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Ayutthaya Historical Study Centre Located on Rochana Road, this centre is a national research institute devoted to the study of Ayutthaya, especially during the period when it was the capital of Thailand.
		It is an ancient temple of the Ayutthaya period with a main Prang (stupa) as its centre.
		During the second fall of Ayutthaya, the building and the image were badly destroyed by fire, the one currently seen was renovated but does not have as beautiful craftsmanship as the previous ones.
	kohchang.ekohchang.com /Siammedee/AYUTTHAYA/information.htm (2956 words)

	Travel Thailand - Information about all provinces of Thailand
		Ayutthaya is 76 kilometers north of Bangkok and boasts numerous magnificent ruins.
		Ayutthaya was first defeated by the Burmese in 1569, but 15 years later it was back to its glory again by " King Naresuan the Great ".
		Ayutthaya celebrates its glorious past with historical exhibitions, traditional cultural processions and performances, light and sound presentations around city ruins, and numerous forms of entertainment.
	www.travelthailand.net /provinces/ayutthaya (659 words)

	Royal Orchid Holidays (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Ayutthaya reigned as the political, economic and cultural center of Thailand from 1350 until conquered by the Burmese in 1767.
		By the end of the 15th century, Ayutthaya controlled Southeast Asia from Vientiane in the north to Malacca halfway down the Malay Peninsula in the south, and from Angkor in the east to Burma in the west.
		Although the city was but one of hundreds of small city-states in the region, it enjoyed a privileged location midway between the ancient empires of the Khmers to the east and Bagan to the west.
	www.thaiair.com /Royal_Orchid_Holidays/Roh_travel_feature/rohweekly-20tharticle-1.htm (1943 words)

	Razzle Dazzle — Thailand
		The City of Ayutthaya was founded in 1350.
		The modern city is intermixed with the large number of ruins from the ancient capital.
		But the city has other attractions, including boat tours around the city (which we enjoyed), museums and elephants (photo #3).
	www.gotouring.com /razzledazzle/thailand/ayut1.html (498 words)

	Welcome to Sabuy.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The ancient city of Ayutthaya, Thai capital for 417 years,is one of Thailand's major tourist attractions.
		Ayutthaya (72 kilometers north of Bangkok) boasts numerous magnificent ruins.
		It is a national research institute devoted to the study of Ayutthaya, especially during the period when Ayutthaya was the capital of Thailand.
	www.sabuy.com /traveleng/central/ayutthaya.html (1928 words)

	Ayutthaya City - Thailand for Visitors
		The Ayutthaya period is looked on by many as the time when much of what is now thought of as "Thai style" was developed.
		The old city itself was founded in 1351 on an island about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) wide, formed by the confluence of the Chaophraya, Lopburi and Pasak Rivers.
		Closer to the current city center, Wat Ratburana was built in 1424 to hold the ashes of the king's two older brothers, who killed each other fighting over the throne.
	thailandforvisitors.com /central/ayuthaya/oldcity.html (990 words)

	Ayutthaya - An Epic Adventure -- ThingsAsian Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Without this historical background, it is hard for western tourists to appreciate how much Ayutthaya means to Thailand as one of the high periods of their cultural history when there were many developments in the language, the arts, and architecture.
		Located 18 kilometers south of Ayutthaya, it was originally constructed during the reign of King Prasat Thong (1629 - 1656), and revived by King Rama IV of the Chakri dynasty (1851 - 1868).
		While capital cities like Paris, Tokyo, New York, or Bangkok all have a unique flavor that suggests their local culture, in many ways they are more similar to each other as international cities than they are to the rest of their native country.
	www.thingsasian.com /goto_article/article.3076.html (1075 words)

	Ayutthaya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Ayutthaya is now a provincial city about 86 kilometers north of Bangkok, but for 417 years it was the capital of Siam with sovereignty extending into modern-day neighbors Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar (Burma).
		Century, the brick walls encircling the city were five meters (17 feet) thick and six meters (20 feet) high.
		Ayutthaya planners even provided for the thousands of Farang who flocked to Siam each year for some mercantile, political or religious purposes, Each foreign group was allocated an area outside the central city where they could observe their own cultural and religious practices.
	thaimexico.tripod.com /ayutthaya.html (445 words)

	Ayutthaya Hotels : General Information and discount hotel in Ayutthaya Thailand
		The ancient city of Ayutthaya, or Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, The Thai capital for 417 years, is one of Thailand’s major tourist attractions.
		Many ancient ruins and art works can be seen in a city that was founded in 1350 by King U - Thong when the Thais were forced southwards by northern neighbours.
		Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 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.
	www.thaihotelslinks.com /ayutthaya/information.php (235 words)

	Brief History of Ayutthaya:
		The city is on a very good location, regarding the militarily strategies, so it is very difficult for the enemy to impregnate because the surrounding area will be flooded for 6 months annually in the rainy season.
		King Ramesuan reigned Ayutthaya from 1931 to 1938 B.E. and he was the leader who took the troop to impregnate the kingdom of Cambodia.
		Ayutthaya lost in this battle because of the betrayal, Praya Charkree, was a spy for the Burmese army.Burmese army besieged Ayutthaya for a mounth until nearly the rainy season.Ayutthaya lost on Sunday the eleventh day waning moon in the nineth month,August 2112 B.E., only 20 days before the surrounding area will be flooded.
	www.thaifolk.com /Doc/ayudhaya_e.htm (1487 words)

	Ayudhaya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Towards the middle 15th century, the city state of Ayudhaya acceded power from Sukhothai and became the new seat of government for the Thai people for a total of 417 years.
		The city had been founded on an island at the junction of three rivers.
		The lowlands surrounding the city flooded annually and was rich in alluvial soil.
	www.cs.ait.ac.th /wutt/ayuth.html (466 words)

	HI-Ayutthaya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		HI-Ayutthaya is located in the center of Ayutthaya city where you can easily access by local public bus or taxi from bus terminal or railway station.
		This was the largest temple in Ayutthaya in its time, and it was used as the royal temple/palace for several Ayutthaya kings.
		It is mainly known for the line of three large Chedi (stupas) erected in the quintessential Ayutthaya style.
	www.tyha.org /AyuYH.html (358 words)

	Ayutthaya - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The old capital of Thailand, see Ayutthaya (city)
		Ayutthaya kingdom as the period of Thai history (1365-1768) in which Ayutthaya was capital
		This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ayutthaya (105 words)

	Ayutthaya : Interesting Story Powered by ShoppingAA.com
		Ayutthaya covers 2,556 square kilometres, and is administratively divided into 16 districts (Amphoe).
		Located here are many of Ayutthaya's most important attraction, among them the Viharn Phra Mongkol Bophit, containing one of the largest coated bronze Buddha images in Thailand; the Royal Palace, Wat Mahathat, during from 1958, now on display in the Ayutthaya National Museum.
		A statue of the pueen astride a war elephant dominates the Queen sisuriyothai Memorial Park on the city outskirts.
	www.shoppingaa.com /interesting/ayutthaya.html (893 words)

	Narathiwat Province in Central Thailand
		The ancient city of Ayutthaya, or Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya was the Thai capital for 417 years.
		The grandeur of Ayutthaya is reflected by numerous magnificent structures and ruins concentrated in and around the city island surrounded by the Chao Phraya, Pa Sak and Lop Buri Rivers.
		This temple is adjacent to Wat Wora-Chettharam in the west of the city.
	www.thaistudents.com /guidebook/provinces/ayutthaya.html (2116 words)

	AllRefer.com - Ayutthaya, Thailand (Thai Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		It is the trade center for a prosperous rice-growing region.
		Ayutthaya was the capital of a Thai kingdom founded c.1350 and was located on the site of a Khmer settlement.
		Ayutthaya has some of the few monuments of early Siamese civilization, notably the royal palace (16th cent.) and numerous temples and pagodas.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/A/Ayutthay.html (222 words)

	Ayutthaya -- ThingsAsian Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		At its height, the ancient city of Ayutthaya was a truly thriving center of a nation that was the most powerful in Southeast Asia for several centuries until its sacking and plundering by the Burmese in 1767.
		However, perhaps because of the proximity of Bangkok to Ayutthaya (86 km) it is once more a thriving town of more than half a million people and the ruins of the Ayutthaya civilization attract many visitors in their own right.
		The Kings who ruled Ayutthaya constructed walls and fortresses as well as the moat that surrounded them, the remnants of which can still be glimpsed at certain points in the old part of the city.
	www.thingsasian.com /goto_article/article.1409.html (879 words)

	Language School Explorer - Information about Pattani_kingdom
		Although the Thai kingdom of Ayutthaya conquered the states of the isthmus in the thirteenth century and continued to control them in the modern period, the Malay of the peninsula were never culturally absorbed into the mainstream of Thai society.
		These states were ruled by members of the royal family of Ayutthaya who had their own armies and warred among themselves.
		Around the same time, Ayutthaya under King Ekatat (Boromaraja V) was busy in fighting the Burmese invasion under King Alaungsaya, culminating in the complete destruction of Ayutthaya in 1767 by King Mongra of Burma.
	www.school-explorer.com /info/Pattani_kingdom (845 words)

	Ayutthaya travel guide for backpackers and travellers to Asia. Accommodation, restaurants and more...
		At its height, Ayutthaya was surrounded by a 12-kilometre-long wall which was five metres thick and six metres high and boasted 99 gates, brick and clay roads and canals to transport water into the city.
		Ayutthaya briefly grabbed international headlines in 2003 when alleged Jemaah Islamiyah terrorist Hambali was captured here on the outskirts of town.
		Ayutthaya's ruins can be explored by bicycle in a day or two, but other than that, there is little to see or do here these days.
	www.travelfish.org /location/thailand/bangkok_and_surrounds/ayutthaya/ayutthaya (301 words)

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