Buddha head embedded in a Banyan tree

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Ayutthaya - Wat Phra Mahathat, Buddha Head Under the watchful eye of a guard throughout the day, the Buddha head growing amongst the roots of the banyan tree is one of the most recognisable images of Ayutthaya and of Thailand in general. A striking sight with an enduring effect, it’s speculated that it was entwined in the roots after a thief placed it there and never returned, but its origins could also be traced back to the 18th century, when the city itself was razed to the ground during war.