Angkor Wat - Grand Palace grounds - Bangkok, Thailand
N 13° 45.108 E 100° 29.545
47P E 661355 N 1520776
An exact scale model of the ancient city of Angkor Wat which has close ties to the original Siamese civilization and greatly influenced Thai architecture.
Waymark Code: WM38NY
Location: Thailand
Date Posted: 02/26/2008
Views: 121
This scale model of the Cambodian settlement was commissioned by King Rama IV to allow the people of Siam to see the wonders of the land held under the king's dominion. Much of early Thai architecture is greatly influenced by Khmer style. And even though the next Thai ruler, Rama V was forced to cede Cambodia to France to maintain Siamese independence, the model remains on the grounds of the Grand Palace.
Where is original located?: Angkor, Cambodia
Where is this replica located?: Bangkok, Thailand
Who created the original?: Khmers
Internet Link about Original: www.angkorwat.org
Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 790
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