Study in architecture of bangkhang ancient city Sawankhalok and Tungsaliem district, Sukhothai province

Abstract

        Bangkhang ancient city has played an important role in context of Sukhothai Art. It was one of main cities on the Phraruang road that was connected between Sukhothai and Sisatchanalai. This place has traces of the ancient sites that are older than Sukhothai era such as Wat Yaichaimongkol, Wat Bot, Wat Jedteaw, Wat Rimtang and Wat Kaodeur.       

        Nowadays Bangkhang ancient city was restored according to restoration process of the Fine Art Department. However, this ancient city is still not in perfect condition. Archaeological sites of Bangkhang have been encroached by surrounding temples and communities. Moreover many roads were built by the government through historical sites. Bangkhang ancient city is also located outside historical park and far away from travel route. As a result the place was ignored and lacked of maintenance from government.

        This research aims to study geography, history, restoration, plan, ratio, style, shape and element of architecture in order to find and present reconstruction models of reconstruction models that are represented identity and value of Sukhothai Architecture Art