Chiang Mai Gate—Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Ianatlarge
N 18° 46.878 E 098° 59.334
47Q E 498830 N 2076629
A sign describing an original and ancient gate in the "old" city area of the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai.
Waymark Code: WMEPQP
Location: Thailand
Date Posted: 06/24/2012
Views: 2
Chiang Mai is one of the larger and older cities of the Kingdom of Thailand. Founded in the 13th century and capital of the Lanna Kingdom of the Siamese people. The original area of the city is surrounded by a moat and a wall. On the southern wall is one of the major gates of the inner city. Outside the gate is a historic sign which describes the history of this gate. The sign is in both Thai and English.
Sign:
Chiang Mai Gate
This gate, located on the southern
wall of the city, dates back to the year
1236 when King Mangrai founded Chiang
Mai. Formerly, one had to pass through this
gate when travelling south to Lamphun.
The gate was reconstructed in the years
around 1800 but was completely rebuilt
between 1966 and 1969,
Group that erected the marker: Chiang Mai city council.
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Chang Lor Rd
Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Thailand
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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