The historic town of Kamphaeng Phet Photo: the Historic town of Kamphaeng Phet

Along with historical parks-the remains of the ancient cities of Sukhothai and si Satchanalai Kamphaeng Phet is under UNESCO protection and is included in the world Heritage list. It developed in the Kingdom of Sukhothai in the period from the thirteenth to the fifteenth century A. D. a Large part of historical objects created in the city of laterite, but there are also buildings of brick later construction.

The historic town is a Buddhist structures inside and outside the fortification wall, the length of which is 0, 7 2, 2 kilometers. Residential buildings have not survived to our days as was created from combustible natural materials.

Wat Phra Kaew was the Central temple of the ancient city, now also occupies the Central part of the historic Park. It is assumed that the temple served as the Royal Palace and places for public duties, the monks living in it was not intended.

Second in size and importance is Wat Phra that, he created a unique style of Kamphaeng Phet. On its territory preserved ancient Chedi (stupa) with a base diameter of 15 metres, if the building was used as laterite and brick.

In the temple of Wat Phra Non, you can see the old baths with a lot of columns. Surprisingly, each column is made from a single piece of laterite with a diameter of 1, 1 m and height 6, 4. m Is the largest element of architecture of its kind ever existed in Thailand. The Central room (viharn), where once stood a huge statue of the reclining Buddha, completely destroyed.

In Wat Phra si Irabot preserved only the baths and the Buddha statue in the Lotus position, all the rest of the splendor was destroyed and looted. Sa MES was surrounded by a high earthen rampart of the Palace with a cozy courtyard and lake. Unfortunately, up to now the building has been preserved.

Wat Phra Singh is believed to have been constructed during States of Sukhothai and Ayutthaya and combines both style of architecture. Chedi on its territory has a square base with arches on all four sides. In front of ubosot (premises for religious ceremonies) survived ornament with lion and Naga (mythical serpent).

Wat Chang ROP is a large temple located on top of a hill. The Central Chedi is made in the style of Sri Lanka, but its upper part was damaged. The base of the Chedi is decorated with figures of 68 elephants, among the surviving elements of stucco also see the outlines of demons and dancers.

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