Layered Journeys: Ayutthaya by Mira S. Lane Unlock the untold layers of Thailand’s ancient capital—where every ruin is a riddle, every carving a code. Step beyond the tourist trail and into the unseen heart of Ayutthaya—a city not only built from stone, but encoded with meaning. In this richly immersive travel-culture narrative, Layered Journeys: Ayutthaya – Codes, Crafts & Hidden Chambers peels back centuries of silence to reveal the city’s deeper spiritual and artistic intelligence. From forgotten relic boxes and sacred murals to floodlit rituals and vanished monasteries, this book guides readers through Ayutthaya’s hidden chambers—both literal and symbolic. Follow the path of forest monks, artisan sculptors, and modern seekers as they uncover a sacred trail still pulsing beneath the surface of ruins. This is not just a travel guide. It’s a journey through devotion, design, and the quiet codes left behind —tracing how belief takes form in geometry, in craftsmanship, in shadows, and in silence. What You’ll Discover Inside: 🔸 The meaning behind temple murals and sacred symbolism - 🔸 Hidden relics and cryptic carvings in ruined viharas - 🔸 The spiritual logic that links Ayutthaya to other provinces - 🔸 Nighttime rituals, artisan interviews, and decoded myths - 🔸 Reflections that bridge past devotion with modern life Perfect for readers of cultural nonfiction, spiritual travel, Southeast Asian heritage, and visual storytelling , this fourth volume in the Layered Journeys series stands alone as a tribute to Ayutthaya’s enduring power—and as a portal into what still lies hidden. Begin your journey now. Because Ayutthaya isn’t a city of ruins. It’s a city of remembrance—layered, sacred, and waiting to be read.