The reclining Buddha!

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The reclining Buddha
Also known as Wat Pho, it is located in a Buddhist temple complex located in the Phra Nakhon district of Bangkok, Thailand.
The temple is home to the largest collection of Buddha statues in Thailand.
The history of Wat Pho dates back to the 16th century when King Rama I ordered the construction of a new temple complex on the site of an older temple.
The temple was originally known as Wat Photharam and was later renamed to Wat Pho, for short.
The temple complex underwent several renovations and expansions over the centuries, with the most significant changes occurring during the 19th century.
In 1832, King Rama III commissioned the construction of a new reclining Buddha statue to replace an older statue that had been damaged by time and the elements.
The new statue was designed and built by a team of artisans. The statue measures 46 meters long and 15 meters high, making it one of the largest Buddha statues in the world!
The reclining Buddha statue was later covered in gold leaf by King Rama III, and the temple complex became known as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage.
Today, Wat Pho is a popular tourist attraction and is visited by millions of people each year who come to admire the temple's stunning architecture, intricate artwork, and rich history.
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