Ayutthaya Historical Study Center

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The Ayutthaya Historical Study Center ( Thai : ศูนย์ ศึกษาประวัติศาสตร์อยุธยา - Sunsueksa Prawatsat Ayutthaya ) conducts research on the history of the city and the Ayutthaya Empire . It is an archaeological research institute and at the same time a museum maintained by the Japanese government.

location

The Ayutthaya Historical Study Center is located in the old town of Ayutthaya on Rochana Street not far from Mae Nam Chao Phraya ; Nearby are the Chao Sam Phraya National Museum and a branch of the University of Ayutthaya Ratchaphat Institute ("Rajaphat Institute Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya").

Use and exhibition

main building

The main building has two floors. The museum is located on the upper floor and is of international standard in terms of the presentation of the objects and the lighting.

The exhibition is divided into five groups:

  • Ayutthaya as the capital (including models of the royal palace )
  • Ayutthaya as a port (trade routes, goods and means of transport)
  • The Kingdom of Ayutthaya (role of the king and the capital, symbols of rule and ceremonies)
  • Everyday life in Ayutthaya (model of a village and a typical Thai house, social structure, traditional medicine)
  • Ayutthaya External Relations (China, India, Japan)

Archaeological finds are shown which have been carefully prepared by the Thai Ministry of Culture ( Fine Arts Department ). There are also very vivid models, display boards and dioramas on topics such as means of transport and royal insignia.

Branch office

In the so-called Japanese village of Ayutthaya (Japanese village) there is a branch of the Ayutthaya Historical Study Center, where in particular the external relations are shown. The building is close to Wat Phanan Choeng .

The museum is open between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm, but closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

history

The Ayutthaya Historical Study Center was set up in 1987 with funds from the Japanese government, which was set up on the 60th birthday of King Rama IX. Bhumibol Adulyadej provided 999 million yen.

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Coordinates: 14 ° 20 ′ 50.7 ″  N , 100 ° 33 ′ 57.7 ″  E