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Headless Buddhas at Wat Sisanphet

Headless Buddhas at Wat Phra Si Sanphet - built by King Boromatrailokanat in 1448, it was one of the grandest temples in the ancient capital and it is still one of the best preserved in Ayutthya. The temple took its name from a large standing Buddha image covered with more than 150 kilograms of gold though it was smashed to pieces when the Burmese sacked the city. Remaining Buddha relics are usually adorned with flowers and saffron robes.

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Headless Buddhas at Wat Phra Si Sanphet - built by King Boromatrailokanat in 1448, it was one of the grandest temples in the ancient capital and it is still one of the best preserved in Ayutthya. The temple took its name from a large standing Buddha image covered with more than 150 kilograms of gold though it was smashed to pieces when the Burmese sacked the city. Remaining Buddha relics are usually adorned with flowers and saffron robes.