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Chankasem or Front Palace, Ayutthaya
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| On the bank of Pasak River, this palace was built during the reign of King Maha Thammaraja, the 17th Ayutthayan monarch, for his son’s residence (King Naresuan). Like other ruins, the palace was destroyed by the Burmese and lift unrepaired for a long time. King Mongkut of the present Chakri dynasty ordered reconstructoin of this palace for use as a residence during his occasional visits to Ayutthaya. Some of the more interesting sites are :
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2008-10-06 12:52:11
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TT
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 City Wall and Gate
They were newly constructed by the command of King Rama IV. The original foundation of the city wall has since been found through excavation, thus revealing that the original area was much more spacious than what is currently seen.
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2008-10-07 17:44:53
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Nan
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 Phimarn Rattaya Hall
A group of buildings located amidst the compound of the grand palace, which once served as government offices and the Provincial Administrative Building for several years.
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2008-10-07 17:53:13
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Nan
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 City Wall and Gate
They were newly constructed by the command of King Rama IV. The original foundation of the city wall has since been found through excavation, thus revealing that the original area was much more spacious than what is currently seen.
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