Wat Maheyong

Last updated August 07, 2025

Wat Maheyong is a Buddhist temple in Ayutthaya, Thailand. It was originally built in 1438, during the reign of King Borommarachathirat II, and restored in 1711 by King Thai Sa.^[1]

The major buildings in this temple^[1]^[2] are its chedi (stupa) and ubosot (ordination hall). The chedi's platform is supported by 80 sculpted elephants, and its ubosot is currently under worship.

References

1 2 "History of Ayutthaya" . Retrieved 11 September 2014.
↑ "Wat Maheyong" . Retrieved 13 September 2014.^{[ permanent dead link ]}

14°21′49″N100°35′42″E / 14.36361°N 100.59500°E / 14.36361; 100.59500

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[ayhist-1] 1 2 "History of Ayutthaya" . Retrieved 11 September 2014.

[gunther-2] "Wat Maheyong" . Retrieved 13 September 2014.^{[ permanent dead link ]}

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