Buddha statue at Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Ayutthaya, Thailand

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Wat Chai Watthanaram one of the most imposing ancient Buddhist monasteries was established by the command of King Prasatthong in 1630 A D In 1767 the city Ayutthaya was destroyed by the Burmese army and the ruins of the old city now form the Ayutthaya historical park which is recognized internationally as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Size: 3599px × 5400px
Location: Wat Chaiwatthanaram temple, Ayutthaya, Thailand
Photo credit: © Michiel Bosch / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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