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| Vat Long Khoun (Fomberteaux, E.F.E.O. 1930) This temple is in the simple style featuring a single hall and porch. it was built most probably at two different periods. The rear part which is the older one, dates from the early XIX the century. The square pillared portico that originally had no capitals, was built in 1937 during the reign of King Sisavang Vong. The last restoration was carried out in 1994. Apart from murals on the external walls portraying the ten scenes of the ten Jakarta tales, the interesting character of the vat lies in its formerly important role dung the king's coronation. The king usually enjoyed a three-day retreat here before arriving at the town at Vat Xieng Thong's landing-stage, on the eve of his coronation.
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