Chao Ai Phraya Chedi - Chao Yi Phraya

Terrain

General Condition

Chao Ai Phraya Chedi - Chao Yi Phraya It is an abandoned ancient site that has been restored and landscaped. Located in the northeastern area of ​​the island of Ayutthaya. Away from Khlong Muang to the south about 550 meters in the area of ​​Ayutthaya Historical Park. or located at the foot of the forest bridge The front halfway between Wat Mahathat and Wat Ratchaburana. Within Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Municipality

Height above mean sea level

Waterway

Chao Phraya River, Pa Sak River, Lop Buri River, Noi River

Geological conditions

Agronomic characteristics Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province Located in the lower central plains of the country The central plains are caused by the movement of major faults, namely the Mae Ping Fault (almost connected to the Moei Fault), Uttaradit Fault (Nam Pat), and the Three Chedi Fault. from the Late Cretaceous to the Tertiary This is a continuation of the launch of the southern Gulf of Thailand. and the formation of the Tertiary Basin in the northern and upper western regions, followed by the occurrence of the north-south fault line. Accumulation occurs on land in the form of a fan-shaped sedimentary hill. sedimentary plains, waterways, lakes, and semi-waterways and lakes

geological features Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province Located in the southern central plains Make it deep under the ground of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province It is a source of large pebbles. Gravels and sand are large and rounded. Groundwater accumulates between gaps and grains of pebbles and sand. interspersed with clay layers resulting in multiple layers of groundwater and is a layer of water that spreads widely horizontally has unique hydrogeological properties which is a characteristic found in most of the groundwater layers of the South Central Plain, that is, each layer of groundwater There will be a layer of clay under support. and covered on top Classified as groundwater under pressure (Confined aquifer)

Archaeological Era

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History of the Chao Ai Phraya Chedi - Chao Yi Phraya

When Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn His Highness ascended the throne as the 6th king of Ayutthaya, giving his three sons to separate cities to rule, namely

- Chao Ai Phraya big son to rule the city of Suphanburi

- Chao Yi Phraya, the middle son of Phraek Sriracha (Currently, Sanburi District, Chainat)

- Chao Sam Phraya, the youngest son to rule the city of Noi

In 1967, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn passed away. The two great sons knew that their father had died. They rushed to bring their troops to Ayutthaya to compete for the throne. Chao Ai Phraya set up an army on the coconut forest road near the Plubpla Chai temple. Chao Yi Phraya sets up an army at Chaiyaphum Temple (Wat Pa Than). The two elephants in the way of moving troops come to clash at the foot of the Pa Than Bridge. which intersects with Chao Phrom Road His Majesty gave the light of both of them having to cut his throat at the same time. both died Chao Sam Phraya came from Chainat. He took the throne instead of his father, named Somdej Phra Borom Rachathirat II (Chao Sam Phraya), and then organized a cremation ceremony to build a prang of Sri Mahathat and a monastery called Wat Ratchaburana at the foot of the Pa Than Bridge. and then build a memorial chedi with 2 statues at the death of both of them.

According to the Royal Chronicle of the Old City, Luang Prasert Aksornnit's edition, it states that “A.D. 786, Marongsok (1967), Somdet Phra Intharacha was ill. At that time Chao Ai Phraya and Chao Yee Phraya, the royal child, he bumped into an elephant together at the Pa Than Bridge, reaching the pyrotechnics there.”

The story continues in the royal chronicles, that “Therefore, Prince Sam Phraya took the throne of Ayutthaya. His Majesty the King's name And so he built two pagodas to wear at Chao Phraya Ai. and Chao Phraya Yi collided with the elephants to vanishing Tambon Pa Than In that era, he established Wat Ratchaburana.”

Chao Ai Phraya Chedi - Chao Yi Phraya

Chedi Chao Ai Phraya-Chao Yee Phraya Located at the foot of the forest bridge The front halfway between Wat Mahathat and Wat Ratchaburana. It is a chedi that Somdej Phra Boromrachathirat II (Chao Sam Phraya) ordered to be built in 1967 as a royal charity to his two elders. is Chao Ai Phraya and Chao Yi Phraya, who fought for the throne after their father, Somdej Phra Nakarindrathirat, both of them died at the foot of the Pa Than Bridge.

The present chedi of Chao Ai Phraya-Chao Yee Phraya remains only the remains of two octagonal bases, standing side by side in the north-south direction. south side The base of the octagonal pagoda is 5 meters in diameter, the base remains 3.50 meters in height. The octagonal base is smaller than the one on the south side. and is located on a square base With a width of 4.50 meters on each side, this pagoda is left with only the remains of the base 1.50 meters high with a brick line surrounding the two pagodas. which understood that it would be a line of glass walls surrounding the pagoda There is also a large pedestal. and two smaller altars, which could be altars for sacrifices.

Commercial and historic district. "Bridge Pa Char"

"Pa Than Bridge" is an ancient bridge over five hundred years old. The remains are on the island in the middle of the road. The Pha Than Bridge was built across the Pratu Khao Paddy Canal. Connects to Chao Phrom Road on both sides This road in the Ayutthaya period was originally built from bricks. Starting from the Royal Palace in front of the Chakkraphayayon Throne Hall to the east Divide the area of ​​Wat Mahathat and Wat Ratchaburana apart Then pass through the bridge of the forest to get out of the eastern city gate, north of Bang Ien, at the Chan Palace.

Ancient documents say Pa Than Bridge is a brick bridge built for crossing the Pratu Khao Paddy Canal.

The Khao Paddy Canal was an important transportation route in that era. because passing in front of two important temples, which are Wat Mahathat and Wat Ratchaburana both in the document explaining the map of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Phraya Boran Ratchathanin (Phon Dechakup) also claims that at the mouth of the paddy door canal "There is a fort forming a book fan on both sides of the canal. Strange than other canals", a bridge built for crossing the Pratu Khao paddy canal. therefore, it is an important bridge and located in the transport junction area.

Phraya Boran Ratchathanin explained that the word "forest" in the Ayutthaya period did not refer to a deserted area like a forest. In contrast to the district (that is, the place) known as the forest in the city. Back is the bridge market that meets people. It means that any area has a main product, it is called. Forest of things

Charcoal forest area is therefore a market area with "Charcoal" as the main product. But it's not just selling charcoal. Because the testimony of Khun Luang Ha Wat said that "Yan Pa Than Road has a market for all kinds of fruits, oranges, bananas of the inner and outer gardens. and there is a shop selling fresh produce in the morning and evening called "Pa Char Market" It is the junction of the local historical and commercial district. Transport and battle in another extant dynasty.