Ayuthya in central Thailand was the seat of power of the Siamese Kingdom before the capital was shifted to Bangkok. Ayuthya was invaded by Burmese armies on several occassions. This Buddha statue at the Wat Phra Mahathet is one of the most revered in Thailand. After the temple complex was destroyed by the invaders, it lay in ruin. Despite the destruction, the head of this Buddha statue was protected by the trees. It is unknown how the head fell exactly into the finger-like roots of the tree.
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- 2005-02-08
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The Buddhas are my favorites.
Thanks.. You must see them in person
it looks as if the tree grew around the statue... its a shame that these places no longer exist as they once did, but i think that the present state of the temple will teach valuable lessons about the past to those who visit...
That's an incredible piece of history!
Oh, this is beautifull! The title is embracing it all. A flagship of human civilization embodied in the natural flow of Time!
Just stunning, it symbolizes the deep connection between the two