Thailand - Bangkok - Ancient City 17_Temple of the Anatomy of the Universe_DSC6201
I not sure whether this golden temple is part of the Ancient Siam complex or just adjacent to it. We went for a walk around and although it was under construction it's clear that there's still plenty of skilled craftsmen around that can build these amazing structures.
Whilst we couldn't enter the main hall itself we did have a walk around the grounds so plenty more photos to follow.
Interestingly when viewed on Google Earth one of the buildings takes the form of a swastika, something that wasn't apparent when we were there. I believe this is an auspicious symbol in Buddhism.......
Click here to see more photos from my trip to Bangkok and Krabi last Summer : www.flickr.com/photos/darrellg/albums/72157687709552266
From Wikipedia : "Ancient Siam (also known as Ancient City, Thai: เมืองโบราณ, Mueang Boran) is a park constructed under the patronage of Lek Viriyaphant and spreading over 200 acres (0.81 km2) in the shape of Thailand.
The founder's original idea was to create a golf course with miniatures of Thailand's historically significant structures spread around the course. During his research he found most structures severely damaged and decided instead to create new miniatures, to save the original structures when possible, or to re-create them full size or scaled down.
Ancient Siam is dubbed as the world's largest outdoor museum. Close to the Crocodile Farm in Samut Prakan province, the 320-hectare 'city' features 116 structures of Thailand's famous monuments and architectural attractions. The grounds of Ancient Siam correspond roughly to the shape of the Kingdom, with the monuments lying at their correct places geographically. Some of the buildings are life-size replicas of existing or former sites, while others are scaled down.
The replicas were constructed with the assistance of experts from the National Museum to ensure historical accuracy. Outstanding works include the former Grand Palace of Ayutthaya (destroyed in the Burmese invasion of 1767), Phimai Sanctuary in Nakhon Ratchasima, and Wat Khao Phra Viharn on the Cambodian border."
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Thailand - Bangkok - Ancient City 17_Temple of the Anatomy of the Universe_DSC6201
I not sure whether this golden temple is part of the Ancient Siam complex or just adjacent to it. We went for a walk around and although it was under construction it's clear that there's still plenty of skilled craftsmen around that can build these amazing structures.
Whilst we couldn't enter the main hall itself we did have a walk around the grounds so plenty more photos to follow.
Interestingly when viewed on Google Earth one of the buildings takes the form of a swastika, something that wasn't apparent when we were there. I believe this is an auspicious symbol in Buddhism.......
Click here to see more photos from my trip to Bangkok and Krabi last Summer : www.flickr.com/photos/darrellg/albums/72157687709552266
From Wikipedia : "Ancient Siam (also known as Ancient City, Thai: เมืองโบราณ, Mueang Boran) is a park constructed under the patronage of Lek Viriyaphant and spreading over 200 acres (0.81 km2) in the shape of Thailand.
The founder's original idea was to create a golf course with miniatures of Thailand's historically significant structures spread around the course. During his research he found most structures severely damaged and decided instead to create new miniatures, to save the original structures when possible, or to re-create them full size or scaled down.
Ancient Siam is dubbed as the world's largest outdoor museum. Close to the Crocodile Farm in Samut Prakan province, the 320-hectare 'city' features 116 structures of Thailand's famous monuments and architectural attractions. The grounds of Ancient Siam correspond roughly to the shape of the Kingdom, with the monuments lying at their correct places geographically. Some of the buildings are life-size replicas of existing or former sites, while others are scaled down.
The replicas were constructed with the assistance of experts from the National Museum to ensure historical accuracy. Outstanding works include the former Grand Palace of Ayutthaya (destroyed in the Burmese invasion of 1767), Phimai Sanctuary in Nakhon Ratchasima, and Wat Khao Phra Viharn on the Cambodian border."
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