Wat Koh Kaew is a royal temple under the Maha Nikaya group of monks. Located along the Pa Sak River in Kamang Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District. Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province It has an area of approximately 9 rai.
Approximately more than 300 years ago, Wat Koh Kaew was on the Pa Sak River today. The location of the temple was much more extensive than today. But because it is in the bowel area Especially at the mouth of Khao San Canal. When the water season arrives The water flows violently and spirals into a whirlpool. As a result, the flow of water eroded the river bank every year until the entire old chapel was eroded and collapsed into the river. Make the area of the temple progressively narrower. At present, the temple has gathered together the territory of a nearby abandoned temple named "Wat Prasat".
Koh Kaew Temple is related to King Thonburi. It used to be the location of one of the 9 Thai army camps. During the Ayutthaya period, Wat Koh Kaew was probably a hired port for citizens to ferry back and forth regularly. and probably a famous temple Or is there another important temple?
The ancient objects that remain are Chedi and bronze Buddha statue over 300 years old
According to the chronicles of Ayutthaya in the year 1766, this place will be called “Three Bodhi Trees” by Phraya Taksin, the ruler of Tak, or King Taksin the Great. Gathered approximately 500 men, crossed the island of Ayutthaya and formed an army. Therefore, this temple area is called "Three Bodhi Trees"
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29 авг 2024
