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The City Walls of Phitsanulok |
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The city walls of Phitsanulok were made of clay
similar to those of the Sukhothai era. The walls were built at the
command of King Borom Trailokanat of Ayutthaya to prevent attacks from
both the Lanna and Burmese Kingdoms. It was not until King Rama I of
the Rattanakosin era that the walls were destroyed. The demolition was
undertaken to prevent enemies using the city walls as shelter for their
troops.
Today, the remaining walls can be seen in the
area of Wat Noi and Phitsanulok Police Station. City Moats are 12
metres wide and are visible in the western area of the city parallel to
Phra Ruang Road.
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