The layout of Chiang Mai was based on old military and astrological beliefs. King Mengrai ordered the construction of a perimeter wall and moat; laid
The layout of Chiang Mai was based on old military and astrological beliefs. King Mengrai ordered the construction of a perimeter wall and moat; laid in a rectangular shape. 40,000 men were engaged to construct the city walls, observation towers, city gates and city moats. Within four months, most of the work was completed, each of the four walls had one gate with a given name, according to its location or significance in daily life. Although the moat itself is intact, there are only ruins of walls and gates that can still be seen, after restorations and slight modifications. The main gate or Tha Pae Gate as well as the North Chang Phuak Gates are in the best condition.
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Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Photo credit: © John Lander / Alamy / Afripics
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