83 ancient sites in Ayutthaya inundated, all outside 'Koh Muang'

Wat Chao Ya, an ancient temple in Ayutthaya, is one among 83 historical sites affected by this year's flooding. (Photo supplied: Sunthorn Pongpao)

Eighty-three historical sites, including temples, in Ayutthaya have been inundated this year, all are located outside the city's ancient walls, according to the Fine Arts Department.

The department has found that 83 of the archaeological sites in the central province have been affected by this year's flooding, after a surveillance operation. All of them are located outside the city island, known by the locals as "Koh Muang".