Wat Phra Si Sanphet

Kim Martins
by
published on
Subscribe to author
Wat Phra Si Sanphet Download Full Size Image

This temple, which was used as a model for the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, was built in 1492 CE in the grounds of the former royal palace. It was known as the King’s Temple since it was used by the royal family for ceremonies, and the restored three main chedis (the Thai term for stupa) contain the ashes of three Ayutthayan kings. This photo shows the three chedis and was taken in 2019 CE.

Remove Ads
Advertisement
Subscribe to this author

About the Author

Kim Martins
Kim is a freelance writer based in New Zealand. She has a B.A. (Hons) in History and an M.A. in Chaos and Complexity Science. Her special interests include the exploration of the early modern world and the history of science.

Cite This Work

APA Style

Martins, K. (2020, April 26). Wat Phra Si Sanphet. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12125/wat-phra-si-sanphet/

Chicago Style

Martins, Kim. "Wat Phra Si Sanphet." World History Encyclopedia, April 26, 2020. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12125/wat-phra-si-sanphet/.

MLA Style

Martins, Kim. "Wat Phra Si Sanphet." World History Encyclopedia, 26 Apr 2020, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12125/wat-phra-si-sanphet/.

Support Us Remove Ads