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Ayutthaya - the land of wat(s) & ancient ruins. An ancient city & Thai capital for 417 years, Ayuthaya was
founded in 1350 by King U-Thong. 33 kings & 5 dynasties had ruled from this city until it was destroyed in 1767
by the Burmese. About 1 1/2 hours (76 km) from Bangkok by bus, this ancient city is a great place for a
day-excursion especially if you love ancient ruins & wish to be away from the maddening crowd.
Ayutthaya is a special place... here you'll see architecture you'll probably not see elsewhere (at least I
haven't). It is somewhat like the Thai version of the Angkor. Ruins to be discovered & explored. For those who
love to meander through history, this is the Thailand you should come to see. It is alluring & it is hot! It is also
a World Heritage site. Ayutthaya sizzles!
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IF LOOKS CAN KILL
Everywhere in this ancient city, you see many statues
without heads.
Ok, this is what I can't grasp. Aren't those "stolen"
heads something which are supposed to be sacred? &
if so, why would the buyers in the "rich" & developed
countries want to purchase something which in effect
support a sinful act? & who is to know if anyone has
lost his/her life in trying to keep the country's
heritage within its own boundaries?
Poverty is miserable. I can understand why some
people do what they had to do. But for the rich who
bought these pieces... they are hardly rich, imho.
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