Phra Siratana Chedi

Kim Martins
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On the grounds of Wat Phra Kaew (Bangkok) and a one-minute walk from the Temple of the Emerald Buddha is a golden stupa called Phra Siratana Chedi, erected by King Rama IV in 1855 CE to house Buddha relics. It is a bell shape on a circular base in the Ceylonese style and gives further power and merit to the Chakri dynasty. It is the tallest structure in the grand palace complex and can be seen from the Chao Phraya River. Photo taken 2019 CE.

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Kim Martins
Kim is a freelance writer based in New Zealand. She has a B.A. (Hons) in History and an M.A. in Chaos and Complexity Science. Her special interests include the exploration of the early modern world and the history of science.

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Martins, K. (2020, May 20). Phra Siratana Chedi. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12272/phra-siratana-chedi/

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