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Si Satchanalai Historical Park
- Wat Phra Si
Ratana Mahathat |
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(26) วัดพระศรีรัตนมหาธาตุ |
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This is a large historic temple complex located to the southeast
of Si Satchanalai town. The decorative stucco bearing the Bayon
art style of ancient Khmer found at the main entrance of the
temple as well as archaeological evidence excavated here;
including foundations of earlier brick structures found beneath
2 buildings called Wiharn (vihara) Luang and Wiharn Phra Song
Phi Nong and fragments of roofing tile with designs in Bayon art
style, point out clearly that Wat Phra Si Ratanamahathat was
originally founded before Sukhothai kingdom. Some scholars
suggest that it was firstly constructed during the times of Pho
Khun Si Nao Nam Thum, or around the early 13th century AD.
Important buildings of this temple that can be seen in the
present are as follows. The main shrine: This was built from
blocks of laterite which were in turn covered with lime plaster
and red paint. Architectural characteristics of the shrine as
seen in the present indicate that it could be dated to the Early
Ayutthaya period. However, there is some archaeological evidence
suggesting that the shrine might have been built to cover an
earlier structure, probably an important pre-Sukhothai period
stupa or chedi.
Vihara of Luang Pho To: This building is
situated in front of the main shrine. A huge Buddha Image of
Maravijaya gesture was place inside this building. Phra That
Mutao: This is possibly remaining of a Mon style chedi built
from blocks of laterite. It was certainly built in the different
time from the shrine.
Mandapa of Phra Attharot: This
building is situated just behind Phra That Mutao. As suggested
by some scholars, the original mandapa might have sculptures of
Buddha at each exterior wall and have a roof with ceramic tiles.
Wiharn Phra Song Phi Nong: Located to the left of the mandapa,
this building was built from blocks of laterite directly on ruin
of a brick building.
Uposatha (an ordination hall): The
existing Uposatha, situated in front of vihara, is a new
building constructed directly over the historic one. Kuti
Phra Ruang -Phra Lue: The local villagers also call this Sal
Phra Ruang- Phra Lue shrine. Phra Ruang and Phra Lue are a
couple of Image in royal attire. It is believed that they are
image of two heroes in the legend of the founders of Sukhothai
and Si Satchanalai. The shrine was reconstructed in the same
year as the Uposatha. |
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Si Satchanalai |
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Si Satchanalai |
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Historic |
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17.42916 N |
99.811016 E |
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