Place details
Place namePhra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Other namesPhra Nakhon Si Ax Ayutthaya, Phranakhorn Sri-Ayutha, Krung Kao, Ayutthaya, Ayuthia, Ayudhya
CountryPrathet Thai
Latitude14.35
Longitude100.55
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Located on island in Chao Phraya river; intersected by many canals; founded by Ramathibodi I as capital of Thai (Ayutthaya) kingdom in 14th cen.; severely sacked by Burmese in 16th & 18th cen.; also site of battle between English & Dutch in 17th cen.