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Wat Phu
Best viewed large. Wat Phu is the name of these temple ruins, now World Heritage listed, in southern Laos. An earlier temple was built here in the 5th century, associated with the now-gone city of Shrestapura and dedicated to Shiva because of the spring (considered sacred) coming from the cliffs behind and the natural lingam-shaped outcrop (obscured by clouds) on the summit. In the 10th century it came under the rule of the Khmer Empire based in Angkor (in Cambodia) and the old temple was replaced in the 10th century with the current structures. Several centuries later it came under Lao control and consequent ongoing Buddhist use.
Wat Phu consisted of the causeway, seen at the right, leading between two substantial buildings, the North and South Palaces, then continuing up a stairway (hidden by the row of trees) to a series of shrines and other buildings. The causeway was flanked by several ornamental lakes ("barays", now mainly empty) There are seven stone terraces on the way to the spring at the top. More images to come.
It was extremely hot and humid for our visit, just writing this brings it all back! It's a fascinating place though and largely off the 'tourist trail'. Stay safe everyone, HFF and have a great weekend.
Wat Phu consisted of the causeway, seen at the right, leading between two substantial buildings, the North and South Palaces, then continuing up a stairway (hidden by the row of trees) to a series of shrines and other buildings. The causeway was flanked by several ornamental lakes ("barays", now mainly empty) There are seven stone terraces on the way to the spring at the top. More images to come.
It was extremely hot and humid for our visit, just writing this brings it all back! It's a fascinating place though and largely off the 'tourist trail'. Stay safe everyone, HFF and have a great weekend.
Günter Klaus, Gabi Lombardo, Holger Hagen, neira-Dan and 52 other people have particularly liked this photo
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Wider view of Wat Phu.
Looking up the entry causeway.
Have a cracker weekend
D xxxxxxx
HFF and a nice weekend.
HFF and a safe weekend, George!
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HFF and stay safe and healthy.
HFF, George!
HFF, enjoy the weekend in safety.
HFF and wish you a good weekend.
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Greetz, Christien.
HFF and have a nice weekend
A very nice picture, and I did find the fence!!
Best Wishes, HFF, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter
HFF, wish you a nice weekend !
HFF und ein schönes Wochenende! Bleib gesund!
What a pretty place...and how nice that you were off the beaten path so not buried in tourists...boy does that get old!
Heh, Annemarie's comment is dead-on! :) I'm more relaxed just looking at these images. :)
Finally, HFF!!!
Wünsche noch ein schönes Wochenende,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
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