he Historic City of Ayutthaya was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1991, as one of Thailand's first World Heritage properties. This seminar will look back at thirty years of World Heritage, consider challenges that the site faces and reflect on future approaches for more holistic management of the historic city. Leading experts and key government agencies will discuss the significance of greater Ayutthaya within the historic urban landscape and the potential to safeguard the site within an expanded footprint. The event is organized by UNESCO Bangkok, the Thai Fine Arts Department and SEAMEO-SPAFA.

Founded c. 1350, Ayutthaya became the second Siamese capital after Sukhothai. Once an important center of global diplomacy and commerce, Ayutthaya is now an archaeological ruin, characterized by the remains of tall prang (reliquary towers) and Buddhist monasteries of monumental proportions, which give an idea of the city's past size and the splendor of its architecture. Well-known from contemporary sources and maps, Ayutthaya was laid out according to a systematic and rigid city planning grid, consisting of roads, canals, and moats around all the principal structures. The scheme took maximum advantage of the city's position in the midst of three rivers and had a hydraulic system for water management which was technologically unique in the world.

English Simultaneous translation will be provided.

Organizer : UNESCO Bangkok, the Thai Fine Arts Department and SEAMEO-SPAFA
Venue : Online- Bangkok, Thailand
Date of Start : 2021-12-21
Date of Ending : 2021-12-22
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