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Mahabuddha Temple (built 14th century)

Mahabuddha temple is dedicated to Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha. It was built by priest Abhaya Raj of Patan. The temple is often called "the temple of a thousand Buddhas" because a Buddha image is engraved on every brick. The temple is modeled on the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya, India.

Also, compare this temple to these other 'Bodhgaya-style' temples:

• Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, India (the prototype)
• Mahabuddha Temple, Patan, Nepal
• Wat Chet Yot, Chiang Mai, Thailand
• Wat Phra That Nong Bua, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand