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Wat Phou, Champasak | |
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 Buddhist Arts Theme 1: : World Buddhist Heritage Through Stamps Buddhist Landscape |
Type | Commemorative/Special Stamps |