Wat Aranyik

Wat Aranyik (Thai: วัดอรัญญิก) is a historic temple in Phitsanulok, Thailand.

History

Phitsanulok History

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Prehistoric Era

Early Nan River Civilizations · Tai

Khmer Empire

Song Khwae

Singhanavati City-State

Chaiyasiri · Nakhon Thai

Sukhothai Period

Wat Chula Manee · Wat Aranyik
Wat Chedi Yod Thong
Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat

Ayutthaya Period

Borommatrailokkanat
Wat Ratchaburana · Wat Nang Phaya
Borommaracha III · Naresuan
Borommakot

Modern Siam / Thailand

19th Century · 20th Century · Recent Events

Wat Aranyik was constructed during the Sukhothai Period.

Features

On the temple grounds, there is a modern temple with a monastery and modern temple buildings. There is also a large area of ruins where the old temple of the Sukhothai period once stood. Still standing from the original temple's construction are a historic chedi and a number of Buddha images.[1] A unique feature of the temple is that it is surrounded by moats.

References

  1. ↑ Wat Aranyik

Coordinates: 16°49′35″N 100°16′41″E / 16.82639°N 100.27806°E / 16.82639; 100.27806


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