The ancient ruins of Vat Phou, Laos

The ancient ruins of Vat Phou, also known as Wat Phu; Lao: ວັດພູ, in Laos are considered one of the great wonders of Asia. More than a thousand years ago, this site was a Hindu center dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Vat Phou is located in southern Laos, mostly within the boundaries of Champasak Province, at the foot of Mount Phu Khao. There was a temple on this location as early as the 5th century, but the current buildings date from 1020–1238 AD. The site has one-of-a-kind constructions that lead to a sanctuary where a lingam dedicated to Lord Shiva was bathed in water from a mountain spring.

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