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Attractions
in Vientiane
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Luang
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Luang, a large Stupa on a hill in the Northeast of the
city, is one of the most important religious sites in
Laos. Legends claim that in the 3rd century, emissaries
of the Buddhist Indian Emperor Asoka had built
a Stupa here, containing a relic of the Buddha. Archaeological
excavations, however, could not provide proof. Found
instead were remains of a Khmer temple dating
back to the time between the 11th and the 13th centuries.
The present Stupa was constructed during the reign of
King Setthathirat, in 1566. However, it was several
times damaged or destroyed, then reconstructed.
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