Wat Mahathat

Wat Mahathat is a ruined Buddhist temple located in the Ayutthaya Historical Park in Tha Wasukri Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand. Built in the 14th century, it served as a major royal temple of the Ayutthaya Kingdom and enshrined Buddha relics. Famous for the Buddha head entwined in tree roots, its central prang, chedis and rows of ancient Buddha images make it one of Ayutthaya's most visited archaeological sites within the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visitors can explore a large ruined temple complex within Ayutthaya Historical Park featuring a central prang, surrounding chedis, rows of headless Buddha images, and foundation remains of viharns and galleries. The most photographed feature is a stone Buddha head entwined in the roots of a banyan tree. The site is open-air with brick ruins, grassy courtyards and paved walkways, offering historical architecture and opportunities for sightseeing and photography.