Name: Wat Si Phom
Location: Mueang Khoun, Xiangkhouang, Laos
Description: Buddhist Temple
Date: 1390
Date Visited: 6th March 2014
The temple was founded in 1390 shortly after Muang Phuan became a vassal of the powerful Lao Lan Xang Kingdom. Its architecture is modelled on the Lan Xang style. Invasions and wars ravaged Xieng Khouang, including Wat Si Phom. The townspeople rebuilt the religious hall after the end of the 2nd Indochina War.
Website: https://www.pinyourfootsteps.com/muang-khoun-remains-of-the-old-kingdom-in-laos/
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