Ayuthaya was the capital from 1350 to 1767, when it fell to the invading Burmese army. Total destruction was wrought on Ayuthaya to prevent a resurrection. The Thai, however, regrouped outside Ayuthaya and in a short time drove off the Burmese occupation force. Fifteen years later, the new capital of Bangkok was built with Ayuthayay as model. The red brick ruins of Ayuthaya Grand Palace and principal temples have been restored so that outstanding architectural features can be discerned.
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