Buddha's head encased in the roots of a Banyan tree at the Wat Phra Mahathat temple, Ayutthaya Thailand

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From the 14c Ayutthaya was the capital of an independent kingdom until it was lay waste by the Burmese in 1767. Today it is a UNESCO Heritage site. Ayutthaya is easily reached within a day trip from Bangkok some 53miles (85 kms) north of capital with most temples open from 8am to 5pm.

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Size: 3813px × 2541px
Location: Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand
Photo credit: © Go Thailand - Neil Sutherland / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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