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Vat (temple) Sop (E.F.E.O 1930) |
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| Vat Sop is a part of a group of four monasteries grouped along the Luang Prabang main road. According to oral tradition, it was erected by Thene Kham, son of King Chakkaphat Phene Pheo, to commemorate the death of his father who repelled invading forces outside Lan Xang in 1497 and subsequently died from his injuries. Ranking second in the group, it was entirely restored to its original condition in 1909. Erected on an elevated base, this temple was constructed n the simple style with a single porch. The plain roof is decorated with Naga and has no spikes. In 1950, two lateral verandas were added to the base. |
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