Ayutthaya Attraction, Ayutthaya Old City of Thailand. Serving as the Thai capital for 417 years (1350 1767 : Kingdom of Ayutthaya ) it was once glorified as one of the biggest cities in the world a Southeast Asia center for civilizations. During the 17th century
Ayutthaya Thailand, Most foreign visitors to Ayutthaya, traders or diplomats alike, claimed Ayutthaya to be the most illustrious and glittering city that they had ever visited. The map of Ayutthaya published in 1691 by Simon de la Loub?re in Du Royaume De Siam is proof of such recognition. The Kingdom of Ayutthaya reached its apex in terms of sovereignty, military might, wealth, culture, and international commerce in the 16th century when the Kingdoms territory was extended far beyond present-day Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. More Sharing ServicesShare |