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	Thailand Historical Parks
		The 10 historical parks are Muang Singh, Phanom Rung, Sukhothai, Si Satchanalai, Kamphaeng Phet, Sri Thep, Phimai, Ayutthaya, p'hra Nakhon Khiri and Phu Phra Bat.
		The Ayutthaya annuals mention that this city was known as "Muang Chakangrau" and was ruled by a prince from Sukhothai.
		The park is situated on the Phu Phra Bat hill of Phu Phan Mountain.
	www.thailand-guide.org /historical_parks (1296 words)

	Ayutthaya, Thailand
		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.
		Ayutthaya is 76 kilometres north of Bangkok and boasts numerous magnificent ruins.
		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.
	www.siammedee.com /thailand/AYUTTHAYA/information.htm (2969 words)

	Ayutthaya province THAILAND - accommodation and information. Travel guide / Central Thailand/ hotels and resorts
		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.
		Ayutthaya is 76 kilometers north of Bangkok and boasts numerous magnificent ruins.
		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.
	thailand.sawadee.com /ayutthaya (902 words)

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		The dramatic rise of Ayutthaya had entailed constant warfare and, as none of the parties in the region possessed a technological advantage, the outcome of battles was usually determined by the size of the armies.
		Ayutthaya, situated at the southern extremity of the floodplain, thus became the hub of economic activity.
		Ayutthaya's art treasures, the libraries containing its literature, and the archives housing its historic records were almost totally destroyed, and the city was left in ruins.
	encyclopedia.calendarhome.com /cgi-bin/encyclopedia.pl?p=Ayutthaya_kingdom (3341 words)

	Wat Lokiya Suttharam, Reclin Buddha (Site not responding. Last check: )
		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.
		It is an ancient temple of the Ayutthaya period with a main Prang (stupa) as its centre.
		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.
	www.azuretours.com /ayutthaya_attractions.htm (1612 words)

	Ayutthaya kingdom Summary
		Ayutthaya had enjoyed a century of relative peace, but there was instability around the throne, causing the kingdom to be ill prepared defensively.
		Ayutthaya ceased to be the center of the Siamese world when the new capital, Thonburi (1767–1782), was established further south on the Chao Phraya River by a new ruler.
		Ayutthaya was friendly towards foreign traders, including the Chinese, Indians, Japanese and Persians, and later the Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, British and French, permitting them to set up villages outside the city walls.
	www.bookrags.com /Ayutthaya_kingdom (4306 words)

	Ayutthaya travel guide - Wikitravel
		Ayutthaya (อยุธยา) - full name Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya (พระนครศรีอยุธยา) - is an ancient capital and modern city in the Central Plains of Thailand, 85 km to the north of Bangkok.
		Ayutthaya's train station is to the east of the central island.
		Ayutthaya Historical Study Centre (Rojana Rd), across the road and to the east of the Chao Sam Phraya museum, is a more modern museum that tries to depict life in Ayutthaya with models.
	wikitravel.org /en/Ayutthaya (2453 words)

	English Version
		Ayutthaya, situated in the central part of Thailand, is 75 kilometres on route, 72 kilometres by rail and 137 kilometres by boat from Bangkok.
		Ayutthaya boundary reaches Angthong and Lopburi to the north, Nakhon Prathom Nonthaburi and Pathumthani to the south, Saraburi to the east and Suphanburi to the west.
		Ayutthaya is in the second zone of investment promotion, with 1,109 factories, total fund 241,503 million baht and 196,121 employees, which are ranked fourth and fifth in the country.
	www.ayutthaya.go.th /english_version.htm (8118 words)

	Travel Thailand - Information about all provinces of 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.
		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.
		Ayutthaya is 76 kilometers north of Bangkok and boasts numerous magnificent ruins.
	www.travelthailand.net /provinces/ayutthaya (659 words)

	Ayutthaya Thailand, Ayutthaya Province and Hotels
		The ancient city of Ayutthaya, or Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, The Thai capital for 417 years, is one of Thailand's major tourist attractions.
		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.
		Ayutthaya is 76 kilometres north of Bangkok and boasts numerous magnificent ruins.
	www.lostinthailand.com /thailand/Ayutthaya.html (207 words)

	The World Heritage site of Ayutthaya (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya or “ Ayutthaya” in short, is one of Thailand's historical and majestic highlights.
		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.azuretours.com /ayutthaya.htm (599 words)

	Thailand - Ayutthaya Province Hotel Restaurant Shopping Guesthouse Transport
		The Ayutthaya was destroyed during the Burmese rampage of 1767.
		Ayutthaya Historical Study Centre and is open everyday from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm.
		Ayutthaya Historical Park opposite the Chao Sam phraya National Museum which it was funded by the Japanese government and contains and excellent exhibit.
	www.thailandday.com /Centralthailand/Ayutthaya.htm (827 words)

	ข่าวประชาสัมพันธ์ : AYUTTHAYA WORLD HERITAGE SITE BY NIGHT AND LIGHT-AND-SOUND
		Formally known as Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, the ancient city of Ayutthaya, was founded in 1350 by King U-Thong and remained the capital city of the Kingdom of Siam for 417 years, (from 1350 to 1767).
		At its height of glory, Ayutthaya was one of Asia's most prosperous cities with a proliferation of magnificent temples, palaces and pavilions signifying its wealth and prosperity.
		The tour of Ayutthaya, by night, features a 40-minute ‘mini-train’ ride with brief stops at several ancient temples, palaces, ruins, historical monuments and other places of interest, of historical or cultural significance and presents an entirely different perspective of the ancient capital and its famous landmarks.
	www.welcome2thai.com /main/publicnews.th.html?id=67&table=news_public_en (433 words)

	Exploring Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya Travel Guide \| AsiaExplorers
		When King Ramathibodi moved his capital to Ayutthaya (which was already a town then), he dug a canal that connected a loop of the Chao Phraya river with the Pasak and Lopburi rivers, forming an artificial island on which Ayutthaya is situated.
		Among the ruins at the centre of Ayutthaya are Wat Mahathat, Wat Ratchaburana, Wat Phra Ram, the Viharn Phra Mongkhon Bophit, Wat Phra Si Sanphet and the old Grand Palace of Ayutthaya.
		This is one of the earliest wats in Ayutthaya.
	www.asiaexplorers.com /thailand/ayutthaya.shtml (1338 words)

	HisPar
		The Thai nation is proud of its ancient monuments and artifacts and the Historical Parks of Thailand were organized, not only to safeguard, develop and present to the public these monuments, but to stimulate the Thai people to realize the importance of their heritage.
		Ayutthaya was the capital of Thailand for 417 years (1350-1767) under 33 monarchs.
		During Ayutthaya period, the Thai Kingdom flourished it was an important inland and maritime center of trade due to its island location surrounded by the Chao Phraya, Pasak and Lopburi rivers.
	www.moe.go.th /webfad/hispark.htm (443 words)

	Ayutthaya Travel Information
		Ayutthaya is 76 kilometres north of Bangkok and boasts numerous magnificent ruins.
		The Centre is responsible for the museum of the history of Ayutthaya, which exhibits reconstructions from the past.
		Among various places of interest within the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park, this ancient place is of much importance as a proof of honour that ancient Thai society gave to Thai women.
	www.asiatravel.com /ayutthaya_info/info.html (1168 words)

	Ayutthaya Thailand
		Serving as the Thai capital for 417 years (1350 1767: Kingdom of Ayutthaya), it was once glorified as one of the biggest cities in the world a Southeast Asia center for civilizations.
		Ayutthaya even had diplomatic relations with Louis XIV of France and was courted by Dutch, Portuguese, English, Chinese and Japanese merchants.
		According to legend, King U-Thong, founder of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, discovered a beautiful conch buried in the ground being prepared for the establishment of the seat of his Kingdom.
	www.thailandparadise.com /thailand-ayutthaya.htm (602 words)

	Photo Gallery - Pictures and images from Greece and the World - Home > Travel > Thailand
		Ayutthaya (full name Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thai พระนครศรีอยุธยา; also spelled "Ayudhya") city is the capital of Ayutthaya province in Thailand.
		Ayutthaya was named after the city of Ayodhya in India, the birthplace of Rama in the Ramayana (Thai, Ramakien).
		The Sukhothai historical park covers the ruins of Sukhothai, the capital of the Sukhothai kingdom from the 14th century, which today is situated in the north of Thailand.
	www.translatum.gr /gallery/index-3.html (451 words)

	ayutthaya, hotel, resorts, accommodation
		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).
		Among various places of interest within the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park, this ancient place is of much importance as a proof of honor that ancient Thai society gave to Thai women.
		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)

	Cycling along Ayutthaya Historical Park
		Ayutthaya historical park is located north of Bangkok.
		We end the day in Ayutthaya in a floating restaurant, before we bring the bikes back, and step on the night train to Chang Mai.
		We should have stayed a bit longer though, and although Ayutthaya can be visited on a day tour from Bangkok, we would advise to just go there by train, and stay at least for one night in an Ayutthaya hotel.
	www.adventure-travel-tales-and-tips.com /ayutthaya_historical_park.html (320 words)

	Historic City of Ayutthaya and Associated Historic Towns - World Heritage Site - Pictures, info and travel reports
		After that I went to Wat Na Phra Meru which is the only temple that survive the destruction of the war, the temple is very beautiful and the Buddha is truly unexplainable with its majestic bright of gold in the dark solemn building.
		Historic City of Ayutthaya and associated historic towns, where are associated towns, the only inscription is just a small part of Ayutthaya Historical Park.
		Whenever I went there it made me feel that I had been in the Ayutthaya period again for the imagination to the brave kings fighting the enemies on the head of their elephants among the brave Thai soldiers for protecting the freedom of Ayutthaya.
	www.worldheritagesite.org /sites/ayutthaya.html (1054 words)

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		However, the Palace was destroyed with the fall of Kingdom of Ayutthaya and was restored by King Rama IV in the mid-19th century.
		Ayutthaya Historical Park is situated opposite the Chao Sam Phraya National Museum.
		The main attraction in the historical park is Viharn Phramongkol Bophit which houses one of the largest bronze Buddha images in Thailand.
	www.discovery-asia.com /thailand/attraction_ayuthaya.htm (733 words)

	Domestic Destinations (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, or “Ayutthaya”, is one of Thailand's historical and majestic highlights.
		During the 17th century, most foreign visitors to Ayutthaya, traders or diplomats alike, claimed Ayutthaya to be the most illustrious city that they had ever visited.
		The map of Ayutthaya, published in 1691 by Simon de la Loubre in the Du Royaume De Siam, is proof of such recognition.
	www.thaimakeover.com /c3.htm (271 words)

	Ayutthaya Thailand Tourist, Travel and Hotels guide.
		Ayutthaya was the capital of Thailand (then called Siam) from 1350 until it was sacked by the Burmese army in 1767.
		The U-Thong Inn, is situated in Ayutthaya, the former glorious capital of the Thai kingdom and the home of many beautiful temples and palaces, about 30 minutes-drive from Bangkok International Airport.
		Ayothaya Riverside Hotel overlooks Pasak River and is surrounded by natural beauty and pastoral atmosphere of Ayutthaya, the central province which has been declared a "World Heritage" for its historical and tourism significance.
	www.ayutthayahotels.com (357 words)

	Ayutthaya, Central Region of Thailand (Isaan)
		During Ayutthaya period, the Thai capital was ruled by 33 kings of different dynasties until it was sacked by the Burmese in 1767.
		It is a national research institute devoted to the study of Ayutthaya, especially during the period when Ayutthaya was the capital of Thailand.
		Purportedly, this pagoda was built in Mon (Burmese)style by King Burengnong of Burma to commemorate Burmese victory during the 1569 invasion of Ayutthaya.
	www.thaiwebsites.com /provinces/ayutthaya.htm (1944 words)

	The Kingdom of Thailand \| LukeTravels.com
		The Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park, a vast stretch of historical site in the heart of Ayutthaya city has been included in UNESCO list of World Heritage since December 13, 1991.
		Ayutthaya is 72 kilometers north of Bangkok and administratively divided into 16 districts: Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ban Phraek, Bang Ban, Bang Pahan, Bang Pa-in, Bangsai, Bang Sai, Lat Bur Luang, Maha Rat, Nakhon Luang, Phachi, Phak Hai, Sena, Tha Rua, Uthai and Wang Noi.
		The third period (1533-1605 A.D.) is the period of wars, the conquest of the previous period brought Kingdom of Ayutthaya to contact with powerful neighbors, especially with Burma.
	www.luketravels.com /thailand/ayutthaya.htm (1151 words)

	Thailand.com - Ayutthaya Historical Park, Ayutthaya!
		During December, Ayutthaya celebrates the splendor and glory of its past with displays of traditional culture and lifestyles, various entertainments, and a memorable light and sound show - all with the fitting backdrop of Ayutthaya's ancient ruins and temples.
		The Ayutthaya Historical Park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991.
		The Park covers much of the old town of present-day Ayutthaya and includes most of the important temple and palace ruins from the Ayutthaya Era (1350 to 1767).
	www.thailand.com /travel/festival/festivals_ayutthaya_historicpark.htm (97 words)

	Destination Guide : General Information in Ayutthaya
		The Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya or Ayutthaya in short
		Visitors to Ayutthaya can marvel at its grandeur reflected through numerous magnificent structures and ruins concentrated in and around the city island surrounded by Maenam Chao Phraya, Maenam Pa Sak and Maenam Lopburi.
		Ayutthaya is administratively divided into 16 districts: Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Ban Phraek, Bang Ban, Bang Pahan, Bang Pa-in, Amphoe Bang Sai, Bang Sai, Lat Bua Luang, Maha Rat, Nakhon Luang, Phachi, Phak-Hai, Sena, Tha Rua, Uthai and Wang Noi.
	www.tourismthailand.org /destinationguide/list.aspx?provinceid=5 (523 words)

	Koh Phangan Tours & Travel
		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.
		Located on Rochana Road, this center is a national research institute devoted to the study of Ayutthaya, especially during the period when it was the capital of Thailand.
		The center is responsible for the museum of the history of Ayutthaya, which exhibits reconstructions from the past.
	www.kohphangan.nu /travel/thailand/destination/uddaorter/ayutthaya/ayutthaya.htm (3298 words)

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