Haw Phra Kaew

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Ho Phra Kaew" (also spelled "Haw Phra Kaew") is a former temple in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. It's historically significant and was originally built in 1565 to house the Emerald Buddha, one of the most revered Buddhist artifacts in Southeast Asia.

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Name meaning: "Ho Phra Kaew" means "Altar of the Emerald Buddha" in Lao.
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Post by Aom＿92 | May 4, 2025