Sukhothai historical park

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Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns*
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Sukhothai historical park, Sukhothai province, Thailand
State Party Flag of Thailand Thailand
Type Cultural
Criteria i, iii
Reference 574
Region† Asia-Pacific
Inscription History
Inscription 1991  (15th Session)
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List.
† Region as classified by UNESCO.

The Sukhothai Historical Park covers the ruins of Sukhothai, capital of the Sukhothai kingdom in the 13th and 14th centuries, in what is now the north of Thailand. It is located near the modern city of Sukhothai, capital of the province with the same name.

The city walls form a rectangle about 2 km east-west by 1.6 km north-south. There is a gate in the centre of each wall. Inside are the remains of the royal palace and twenty-six temples, the largest being Wat Mahathat. The park is maintained by the Fine Arts Department of Thailand with help from UNESCO, which has declared it a World Heritage Site. The park sees thousands of visitors each year, who marvel at the ancient Buddha figures, palace buildings and ruined temples. The park is easily toured by bicycle or even on foot.

The protection of the area was first announced in Volume 92, Part 112 of the Royal Gazette on August 2, 1961. In 1976 the restoration project was approved, and in July 1988 the park was officially opened. On December 12, 1991, it was declared a World Heritage site, together with the associated historic parks in Kamphaengphet and Si Satchanalai.

Phra Achana, Wat Si Chum

Wat Si Sawai

Phra Achana hand, Sukhothai Province

Wat Maha That

Wat Sa Si

Wat Taphan Hin


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Coordinates: 17°01′16″N 99°42′13″E / 17.02111, 99.70361

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