12 km from the modern city, along highway 12, are the ruins of the Thailand's Great Kingdom-Sukhothai. During the 13th and 14th centuries, this ancient city served as the capital of the first independent Thai state, and at the peak of its power, was one of the most advanced civilizations in the world. Recently, the ruins of this great city have been preserved and restored by the Fine Arts Department of Thailand, along with the cooperation of UNESCO, which has designated this once-glorious capital, together with its resplendent surrounding compounds, as a World Heritage Site.

Designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, Sukhothai Historical Park is not only the remains of a once-resplendent kingdom, but also a significant site in terms of world history.

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This museum contains a vast number of objects excavated from archaeological sites of ancient town. The most informational site in the complex, this museum is a great place to start to explore the Sukhothai legacy.

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The site is a remarkable monument of Chaliang. It is good at representing the Khmer influence in religious construction during the early Sukhothai period.

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	Places of interests
	Sukhothai Historical Parks		The Walls of the Old City
	Inside the City Walls		Outside the City Walls in the South
	Outside the City Walls in the North		Outside the City Walls in the East
	Outside the City Walls in the West		The Sites in Sawankhalok District
	The Sites in Si Satchanalai District

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