Wat Mahathat Chainat - Ancient Temple Built in 1354 - Thailand 2024
Wat Mahathat Sankhaburi is a historical temple located in Sankhaburi, Chainat, Thailand. It is about 2 to 3 hours north of Bangkok. The temple was built in 1354 during the Sukhothai era of what is now Thailand. It may have been built on prior ruins from earlier kingdoms like the Dvaravati. There are also Khmer artifacts on site like a lintel and shiva relics.
Wat Mahathat or Wat Phra Mahathat was originally named Wat Hua Muang.
Sankhaburi had been an important fort town used several times as a base of the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya Kingdoms to confront the Burmese army, thus originating the name of Chainat means a “place of victory”.
The temple was in very poor condition and has seen some restoration. The chedis and prangs that have been restored as well as the 9 room Wihan are all worth seeing.
The temple is known for its ruined chedi with seated Buddha images and three-star-fruit shaped prangs, which house Buddha relics. The temple’s architecture is a mix of Dvaravati and Sukhothai styles, reflecting its rich history and cultural significance.
Wat Mahathat Sankhaburi is an important historical site and a little known tourist site for visitors to the area. It is not crowded and a great place to visit if you are in the area.
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There are many temples in Thailand that share the name Wat Mahahat. The most well known ruin with this name is in Ayutthaya. People often confuse this temple with it. Here is the full video of the one in Ayutthaya if you want to compare them. Wat Mahathat- Ayutthaya Historical Park - A 14th Century Temple kzread.info/dash/bejne/gmilyMSTisKeebQ.html
The Buddha head and the legend is fascinating, 400-500 years the war + the fire and the chopping off the Buddha head.
@endlessjourneytravels
25 күн бұрын
I agree. I would like to know more about it. You never know what treasure trove you will find at these old temples. I’ve seen so many of these images with the heads cut off, especially around Ayutthaya.
I see a lots Khmer artifact, so it might use to be an old ancient Khmer town…
@endlessjourneytravels
25 күн бұрын
It very well could be. I’ve never read anything about it but it’s possible. So many of these places were built on top of another city that was built on top of another city throughout the centuries. Interesting place though and fun to visit.
@SirNova2o9
25 күн бұрын
@@endlessjourneytravels yep. It natural thing in history. But I was just surprised by how many Khmer artifacts there are.
@endlessjourneytravels
25 күн бұрын
@@SirNova2o9 I was as well. I’ve been to this temple before and I missed most of them. Everything I’ve read or heard about it was it was built in 1354 during the Sukhothai era. I would love to know what it was built on.