Sukhothai, The fabulous Ruins of the Ancient Thai Capital City

This week, Ploy and I traveled to Sukhothai, which was the former capital of Thailand. It was built in the 12 hundreds. and lasted for 350 years, under 9 Kings.   

The ruins are spectacular, and I must say that you should visit them if you come to Thailand. 

Please take a look at our pictures, and try to imagine that you were with us, looking at the most precious ruins in Thailand.

This ancient temple has begun to settle to the left.

I love how it leans, and still holds its beauty,
close to 1,000 years after completion.

These ruins are one of the most necessary places to travel to in Thailand, in order grasp Thai history, culture, and ancient city life.

The second location is Ahyuthia. The other former capital, before Bangkok had been made.

This view is from an alter, all the way across the city's grounds, to another pagoda.
(Called a Chedi, in Thai Language)

A Buddha stands intact,
alongside the ruins from a horrific battle against the Burmese invaders.

Here is Ploy, on our walk, and bike ride around the temple sites.

Ploy and I in the inner sanctum.

In the center of this photograph is a Buddha image, in the Parinirvana pose,
laying on his side.

Three Chedi, alongside each other.

 Can you see the difference in architecture between the temples themselves?

Ploy and I, at the site of the inner sanctum.

The tree's roots, thick and twisted.

Here is one of my favorite shots from the trip.

A large white Buddha, once inside a grand temple,
now exposed to the elements all year.

 

The view into the hall for monks.

The temple in the picture above is the sam one,
however this picture is taken from across the pond.

Here, four Buddhas rest at peace, facing each direction for good luck.



He I am, inside the temple chamber, on the 1st of April, 2013.




This picture was taken on my last visit to Sukhothai, five years ago.
Can you see any differences, or further corrosion?

Ploy was posed on her Pink bike, as we passed the large pond.

It was particularly hot.

I decided to jump in with the children, as they played in the water at Sukhothai.
It was very refreshing, although the bottom was covered with six inches of mud.

This picture was taken just as the girl in the background threw her bottle in the air,
to the kid in the green trunks.

What a snapshot! Thank you Ploy!

Contemplating life.

After about ten minutes, I decided to get out.
I was cooled off, and it was time to finish up visiting the temple grounds.

Two Pagodas.

The lovely, walking Buddha statue sets this picture off.

A restful place to sit, relax, sight see, and imagine ancient Thai City life.

The grounds are magnificent, and this trip is a must for all who wish
to travel in the Kingdom.  SukhoThai will last in your memories,  even though it is less extensive than the famed Angkor Wat, SukhoThai is one spot not to miss.

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