Wat Maha That (Ayutthaya)

Wat Maha That was a marvellous Wat to visit whilst we were in Ayutthaya. I was especially taken with the Buddha structure underneath the tree - very special.

Then there was so much more to find - and when I looked at Google I saw that there was more than I did - a good reason to return.

And here is their description from their website.

It is a pagoda built in the early stages of the Ayutthaya period which was influenced by the Khmer Prang. The lower floor is laterite construction, but the upper part is cemented bricks. King Prasat Thong has restored the new pagoda by adding it to a higher height. But at this moment, the top has collapsed, leaving only the porch floor. Hence, it is disappointing because there is evidence that it is a very large pagoda and a very beautiful construction.In 1956, the Fine Arts Department excavated this prang. Many ancient pieces are found, which are important pieces of stone in the interior, there are seven floors of stupas, divided into chin, silver, otter, black wood, red moonwood, garnet and gold, the inner layer contains relics and precious jewelry At present, the relics are enshrined at the Chao Sam Phraya National Park. Another interesting thing in the temple is Sandstone Buddha Head Which is covered with roots, I understand that this Buddha's head will fall to the base of the tree in the ruin of the city until the roots are covered with a different beauty. Located at the foot of Pa Than Bridge East of Wat Phra Sri Sanphet Some chronicles say that this temple was built during the reign of King Rama I, later King Ramesuan graciously invited the relics to be placed under the base of the temple's main prang in 1927.   

We took more than one day trip to Ayutthaya.