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That Dam |
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ສວນທາດດຳ |
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The That Dam, which translates to “black stupa” is one of
Vientiane’s historical landmarks. The old, weathered stupa is
found on a square in the middle of a roundabout near the Talat
Sao, Vientiane’s morning market in the center of town.
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brick stupa overgrown with vegetation was once completely
plastered, most of it has crumbled off. It is not known when the
That Dam was built. Centuries ago stupas were built to enshrine
Buddhist relics or ashes of a King or an important monk.
According to local legend the stupa was inhabited by a seven
headed Naga, a serpent from Buddhist mythology. The Naga
protected Vientiane’s inhabitants when the town was invaded,
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