Tag: Ayutthaya

The Spiritual Legacy of Ayutthaya, Thailand

Ayutthaya, Thailand was the second capital of Siam after Sukhothai. This ancient city was founded in 1350 and flourished until it was destroyed by the Burmese in the 18th century.

A Tale of Two Southeast Asian Cities

Over centuries, grand and sprawling kingdoms rose and fell throughout Southeast Asia. Borders shifted. Alliances crumbled and formed. So it is remarkable that some of the region’s most spectacular ancient cities still survive; the voices […]