The idol belongs to the 13th-14th century - the Sukhothai period in Siam history. Thais moved it from Sukhothai to Ayutthaya in the early 15th century. To avoid plunder from Burmese invaders, the Siamese camouflaged the idol in stucco and mirror-work plastering. - ImageWrighter
...the idol has had a long journey from India, SriLanka, to Cambodia, Laos and then through various Thai kingdoms. All because Jade, which the Buddha is made of, is considered a bearer of prosperity and good fortune. - Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Bangkok, Thailand - ImageWrighter
...the first cultural landmark of Siam, The Temple of The Reclining Buddha. Commonly known as Wat Pho (pronounced poor). It is the oldest first-order monastery from the times of Ayutthaya kingdom. - Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Bangkok, Thailand - ImageWrighter
Today, the capital knows of Safdar Jang as Safdarjung - a colony, a not-in-use airport, a hospital, and more. But Safdar Jang, the man, remains a mystery for them. - Safdar Jang Tomb, Delhi - ImageWrighter