Research & Article

This report describes archaeological investigations in the area of the gardens of the royal palace at Ayutthaya. The work was undertaken by the authors, accompanied by Dr H. Smith and Ms A. Badcock, at the invitation of Khun Bowomwet Rungrujee of the Ayutthaya Ancient City Project. Funding was provided by The British Council, the University of Sheffield, and the Fine Arts Department. Fieldwork took place in March 1997, when the team were assisted by Ms. S. Prakittipoom of the Fine Arts Department.