Nakhon Pathom

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(Bangkoksite Photo taken on April 23, 2000 and
new Digital Pictures taken on Ocyober 13, 2002).

On the highway approaching Nakhon Pathom Province
at Suan Nantha Utthayan, Tambon Jorakeh, we can see
an ancient Wat of Dvaravati Period. This wat is called
Wat Phra Patone Chedi.A number of religious arts,
artifacts can be found in this wat such as bronza Buddha
images, parts of the limb of the Buddha image at Sila Kao
and the guarding giant, lion including parts of the
intricately decorative items of the ruined Chedi.

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   A large compound of Wat Phra Patone Chedi
   with tall belfry and several buildings.

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