Sundown at Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai, Thailand
The Wat Mahathat is located in the central zone in the center of the old walled town. It was the largest and most important temple of the empire, located next t...
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The Wat Mahathat is located in the central zone in the center of the old walled town. It was the largest and most important temple of the empire, located next to the Royal Palace.
The temple’s name translates to “temple of the Great Relic”. The temple was built following the concept of Mandala, an ancient Hindu symbol representing the universe.
The Wat Mahathat was founded by Sri Indraditya, the first King of the Sukhothai empire in the 13th century. A small temple at fist, it was enlarged and renovated several times by later Kings.
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The temple’s name translates to “temple of the Great Relic”. The temple was built following the concept of Mandala, an ancient Hindu symbol representing the universe.
The Wat Mahathat was founded by Sri Indraditya, the first King of the Sukhothai empire in the 13th century. A small temple at fist, it was enlarged and renovated several times by later Kings.
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