Phra Pathom Chedi under full moon, Nakon Pathom, Thailand

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Phra Pathom Chedi is the highest stupa in the world with a height of 127 m. It is located in the town Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. The name Phra Pathom Chedi means Holy chedi, stupa of the beginning. The stupa at the location is first mentioned in scriptures of the year 675, however archaeological findings date a first stupa to the 4th century.

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Location: Nakon Pathom, Thailand
Photo credit: © Michiel Bosch / Alamy / Afripics
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