Phra Prathom Chedi
Another historical site located in Wat Phra Prathon
Chedi temple, Tambon Phra Prathon. It is located 2 Kms. to the east
of Phra Pathom Chedi down Petchakasem Road. The former shape of Phra
Prathon Chedi was an upside down bell like other Chedi that was built
in Dvaravati period. As Wat Phra Prathon Chedi is located in the middle
of the ancient city of Nakhon Chaisi thus several artefacts were discovered
during excavations. Some of the discovered items include Buddha images,
heads of Buddha images and Buddha images in terra cotta, as well as
a bronze figure of a garuda gripping naga under its claws, which is
the official symbol of King Rama VI. |
