Mike waves from the steep stairway.   (133k)	15th-century corncob shaped Khmer prang is decorated with garudas, nagas, and walking budha images. (77k)	This Wat was built in 1369 on the cremation site of King Ramathibodi(1351-69) by his son, Ramesuan.  (81k)
View of central Prang of this wat representing Mount Meru with the surronnding towers representing the Mountains surrounding Mount Meru in Budhist mythology. (81k)	Mike at the entrance and the background of the elegant prang of this wat (82k)	The elegant prang today is the result of later renovation by King Borommatrailokanart (1448-88)  (123k)

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