The excavation site of a former Siamese king's tomb in Linzin Hill cemetery near Amarapura has attracted many tourists including Thai visitors, according to the excavation team.
The tomb of King Uthumphon, 32nd monarch of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, received a lot of attention among Thai citizens after excavation works started in February this year. After an urn containing human bones was found in the excavation in March, visitors started arriving at the burial site.
"Over 10,000 visitors came here within two months in September and October," said Phoe Wai, a researcher from the tomb excavation team.
"Besides Thailand, tourists from the United States, France, Holland, Germany and Japan also visited the site. I even saw some Thai visitors crying in front of their king's tomb."
According to historical records, King Uthumphon was among 100,000 Siamese captured by King Hsinbyushin, the third king of the Konbaung Dynasty, when he invaded the ancient Thai capital in 1767. Uthumpon stayed in monkhood while living in Amarapura until his death.
The excavation team plans to establish a cultural heritage centre near the tomb to reflect the lifestyles of the Thai captives when they were living in and near Mandalay.
source: Eleven Myanmar
http://elevenmyanmar.com/tourism/3914-siamese-king-s-tomb-excavation-site-attracts-tourists
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