| The present Sim at Wat Aham was built
in 1818 in classic Luang Prabang style on the site of a wat first constructed in
1527. The original wat was constructed on the former site of the Devata Luang
shrine, which was demolished upon King Phothisarath's edict to ban the worship of spirits.
Two Ramayana inspired figures positioned on either side of the front steps guard
the Sim. A shrine dedicated to the Devata Luang, Phou Nheu and Nha Nheu, is located
nearby and contains their ritual wooden masks and horsehair costumes, which come to life
during the annual new year celebrations. |
