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Phra That Dum

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Proper name
  
Phra That Dum

Architectural styles
  
Khmer

Province
  
Sakon Nakhon Province

Country
  
Thailand

Date built
  
16th Buddhist Century

Phra That Dum

Address
  
I T U Rd., Tambon Ngio Don, Amphoe Mueang Sakon Nakhon, Chang Wat Sakon Nakhon 47000, Thailand

Similar
  
Phra That Narai Cheng W, Phra That Phu Pek, Phra That Choeng Chum, Prasat Yai Ngao, Achan Man Phurithatto Museum

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Phra That Dum (Thai:พระธาตุดุม) is located at Tambon Ngew Don Sakon Nakhon Province, 3 kilometres from town on the way to Phatthana Suksa School. There were originally 3 brick Khmer pagodas on the same laterite base but only one stands today. The pagodas were built in the 16th Buddhist Century.

Phra That Dum is the lone Stupa is built with laterite in the same period as Phra That Narai Cheng Weng, but the stupa is smaller without base. The lintel featuring God Vishnu in reclining position is placed on the northern arch. Furthermore, there are carving regarding gods riding different animals over the Rahu.

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Phra That Dum Wikipedia