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Wat Maheyong

Principal Chedi of Wat Maheyong
Ubosot (ordination hall) of Wat Maheyong

Wat Maheyong is a Buddhist temple in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya district, Thailand. It was originally built in 1438, during the reign of King Borommarachathirat II, and restored in 1711 by King Thai Sa.[1]

The major buildings in this temple[1][2] are its chedi (stupa) and ubosot (ordination hall). The chedi's platform is supported by 80 sculpted elephants, and its ubosot is currently under worship.

References

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  1. 1 2 "History of Ayutthaya". Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  2. "Wat Maheyong". Retrieved 13 September 2014.[permanent dead link]

14°21′49″N 100°35′42″E / 14.36361°N 100.59500°E / 14.36361; 100.59500