
Ton Pho (Pho Tree) at Si Maha Phot This oldest and largest Pho tree of the country is located in Wat Ton Pho Si Maha Phot. It has been recorded that, 2000 years ago, the seedling stock of this Pho tree was brought over from Buddhakaya. The tree is about 20 metres in circumference, about 30 metres in height, and about 25 metres in diametre.
From the legend, Phra Chao Tawa Nam Payadit, the ruler of Mueang Mahosot had sent his representatives to Nakhon Patulibut of India for a branch of the Pho tree, under which the Lord Buddha had sat during his enlightenment. Thereafter, the branch had been planted at this Wat Ton Pho Si Maha Phot. This Pho tree has been the symbol of Prachin Buri. On Visak Puja Day, there will be a fair to commemorate this Pho tree. From Prachin Buri town, use Highway No.319 to Phanom Sarakam for 32 kilometres, turn left for 1 kilometre.
Sa Morakot Ancient Venues Situated in Wat Morakot, Tambon Kok Thai, these are the the gigantic Buddhist sites. The most fascinating attraction is the largest and oldest Lord Buddha's Footprints which were carved on the natural laterite floor. Also, there are the Wheel of Dhamma in the middle of both soles. These Footprints were dated between 13 th to 15 th centuries B.E.
Moreover, there is Sa Morakot which is a rectangular pool, 115 metres long, 214 metres wide, and 3.50 metres deep, with the total area of about 25 Rai. It is assumed that this pool was dug as a reservoir. In this area, there are also Sa Bua La, and Exhibition center for Mueang Si Mahosot ancient venue. Travelling: Using highway No.319 (Prachin Buri – Phanom Sarakam route) for about 23 kilometres, then turn left for 500 metres. |
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Si Mahosot Ancient Towns Located at Ban Khok Wat, Tambon Khok Peep, these sites were constructed in the Davaravati Period, with oval shape, and the area of about 700 Rai. There are moats, earth walls, and more than 100 interesting ancient venues. Most of the archeological materials are related to Hinduism.
The most important site is in the centre of town. Made from laterites, many materials found were in Lop Buri, Ayutthaya, and Rattanakosin Periods such as Buddha images and pottery. Also, there is Phu Khao Thong – a round-shape stupa in the Davaravati Period. Another venue is the Ancient Site No. 25 made from laterite, with rectangular in shape. Sa Kaeo Ancient Site is a square pond, located in the south-west of Mueang Si Mahosot. On the walls of the pond, there are lintels showing 41 animals in the legend. It was believed that the water from this pond is sacred, use in Buddhist ceremony. Traveling: From Prachin Buri town, use highway No.319 for about 20 kilometres, then turn left to highway no. 3070 for one more kilometre, the ancient town is on the right. |