Wat Phra Kaew
LocationThailand
Year1784
TypeTemple
About Wat Phra Kaew
The Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Thailands most sacred site. The Emerald Buddha is actually jade, only 26 inches tall. Changes into seasonal costumes three times a year, done by the king. The surrounding murals depict the Ramakian epic over 2 kilometers of wall. No one is allowed near the statue except the king.
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