Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Pantheon entrance is guarded by yaksa figures (mythical giants) 5 meters (16 ft) high, Bangkok, Krung Thep, Thailand

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Size: 2832px × 4256px
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Photo credit: © archimago / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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