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PMR686-07 
 Laos, Vientiane: Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan, founded in 1566 by King Sai Setthathirat, formerly functioned as the king's temple. The name refers to the "heavy Buddha" (Phra Ong Tu) at the rear of the sim. 
 Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple

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Photographer: Peter Michael Rhodes
Collection: Travel
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PMR686-07
Upload Date: 2012-11-13 22:33:38
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Laos, Vientiane: Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan, founded in 1566 by

King Sai Setthathirat, formerly functioned as the king's temple. The name refers to the "heavy Buddha" (Phra Ong Tu) at the rear of the sim.
Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple