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| Wat Si Muang | |
Wat Si Muang or Simuong is a Buddhist temple in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. The temple was built in 1563, in the former Kingdom of Lan Xang. Inside the main shrine seated the Buddha image. A statue of King Sisavang Vong stands in front of Wat Simuang. There is a legend that pregnant women at the time of construction were given to as sacrifice to God.
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| Issued Country | Laos |
| Issued Year | 2009 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect Buddhist Landscape |
| Type | Commemorative/Special Stamps |