Thailand

Central Thailand / Lopburi / Dusit Sawan Thanya Maha Prasat Hall

Photo: The Dusit Sawan Thanya Maha Prasat Hall.

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King Narai had this building constructed to be used as an audience hall for high-ranking foreign visitors and ambassador. He probably received Chevalier de Chaumont, Louis XlV's representative, in this hall. The building was constructed in a mixed architectural style. This is evident by the shape of the doors and windows (square shaped in Thai style, and dome shaped in Western style). No roof structure can be seen at present, but it is believed that the building was covered with a multi-tiered roof with a tall pointed spire which is the typical roofing style of many Mondops in Bangkok.