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| Wat Phou, Ruined Khmer Hindu temple | |
Wat Phou or Vat Phu, which translates to “mountain temple” was built during the late 10th to early 11th century. The Wat Phou was a temple dedicated to Shiva, one of the Gods of the Hindu Trimurti. In the 13th century it was converted into a Buddhist monastery. Even today the temple is still a place of worship for local Buddhists. |
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| Issued Country | Laos |
| Issued Year | 2003 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect World Heritage Theme 1: : World Buddhist Heritage Through Stamps Buddhist Landscape |
| Type | Postage Stamps |