Wat Maheyong Explained

Wat Maheyong is a Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya, Thailand. It was originally built in 1438, during the reign of King Borommarachathirat II, and restored in 1711 by King Thai Sa.[1]

The major buildings in this temple[2] are its chedi (stupa) and ubosot (ordination hall). The chedi's platform is supported by 80 sculpted elephants, and its ubosot is currently under worship.

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14.3636°N 100.595°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History of Ayutthaya. 11 September 2014.
  2. Web site: Wat Maheyong. 13 September 2014.