Chedi Phukhao Thong

Wat Phu Khao Thong ( Thai วัด ภูเขาทอง, Golden Mountain Temple ) is a Buddhist temple ( Wat ) in Ayutthaya historical park.

Location

Wat Phu Khao Thong is located about two kilometers west of the highway 309 north-west of the old city of Ayutthaya.

Architectural History

The temple was built in 1387 by King Ramesuan, the son of the founder of Ayutthaya, King Ramathibodi I. The approximately 80 meter high large Chedi let the Burmese rulers Bayinnaung 1569 build on the occasion of the taking of Ayutthaya by the Burmese. However, the building was not finished, because the future King Naresuan the Great conquered Ayutthaya in 1584 back and let the Chedi to expand, but using the Thai architectural style.

1744-1745 King ordered Boromakot to the restoration as well as some stylistic additions to the entire plant before it was in 1767 almost completely destroyed by the Burmese during the second conquest of Ayutthaya.

Today therefore show two different architectural styles: the Burmese Mon style rules from the basic to the balustrade in front, while the Thai style of the balustrade is to see to the top of the roof.

1956 at the extensive reconstruction work by the Thai government on top of the Chedi, a 2.5 -pound golden ball was affixed; this was done on the occasion of the 2,500 -year anniversary of the foundation of the Buddhist religion.

Attractions

The chedi is accessible and allows a view of the surrounding country. Some brick structures testify to the dimensions of the ancient temple. The building itself Buddha statues are housed.