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Wat Suan Tan (built 14th century onward)
Wat Suan Tan means "The Monastery of the Sugar Palm Grove". It is notable for the 14th century Sukhothai-style chedi that stands behind the more recent viharn.
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Image credits: All images copyright 2008 Timothy M. Ciccone. Photographed early March, 2008.
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