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Kotchakampravet Prasat

The National Archives of Thailand1896-12-18/1896-12-18

The Front Palace: Wang Na

The Front Palace: Wang Na
Bangkok, Thailand

Kotchakampravet Prasat possessed a ‘prasat’ which is a multi-tiered architectural element reserved for a King; and thus, the structure had never previously existed at the Front Palace which is traditionally home to a Viceroy. Kotchakampravet Prasat was located to the front of Buddhaisawan Chapel, which was in the center court of the Front Palace. Once utilized to mount elephants, during King Rama IV's reign the structure played an important role in important royal ceremoniesThis structure no longer exists in modern-day Bangkok.

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  • Title: Kotchakampravet Prasat
  • Creator: The National Archives of Thailand
  • Date Created: 1896-12-18/1896-12-18
  • Location Created: Bangkok, Thailand
  • Type: Photograph
  • Rights: The National Archives of Thailand
  • Medium: Printed Photo
The Front Palace: Wang Na

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