Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns
Overview
Sukhothai was the capital of the first Kingdom of Siam in the 13th and 14th centuries. It has a number of fine monuments, illustrating the beginnings of Thai architecture. The great civilization which evolved in the Kingdom of Sukhothai absorbed numerous influences and ancient local traditions; the rapid assimilation of all these elements forged what is known as the 'Sukhothai style'.
About Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns
The Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which consists of Sukhothai historical park, Kamphaeng Phet historical park and Si Satchanalai historical park. These historical parks preserve the remains of the three main cities of the Sukhothai Kingdom which flourished during the 13th and 14th century CE. The Sukhothai Kingdom is viewed as having been the first of the Thai kingdoms.
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Components(3 locations)
- •Sukhotai Historical Park574-001
- •Si Satchanalai Historical Park574-002
- •Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park574-003
Details
- Countries
- Thailand
- ISO Codes
- TH
- Area
- 11,852 ha
- Coordinates
- 17.0072, 99.7897
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Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns