This UNESCO World Heritage site stands as a testament to Thailand's storied and colorful past. Nearly 200 temples were excavated and partly reconstructed, providing visitors with a look at what Thailand's early capital might have been like. This was the cradle of Thai culture, and archaeologists have found the remnants of artistic and religious works that would define a society for centuries. In the city's heyday, three earthen walls and two moats surrounded the old center. Twenty-one wats and four ponds were uncovered during excavations. For guests' convenience, there is an information center and information boards in English outside every building.