Phra That Dum

Phra That Dum
Phra That Dum
Location in Thailand
Name
Proper name Phra That Dum
Geography
Coordinates 17°08′38″N 104°09′51″E / 17.143917°N 104.16415°E / 17.143917; 104.16415Coordinates: 17°08′38″N 104°09′51″E / 17.143917°N 104.16415°E / 17.143917; 104.16415
Country Thailand
Province Sakon Nakhon
Architecture
Architectural styles Khmer
History and governance
Date built 16th Buddhist Century

Phra That Dum (Thai:พระธาตุดุม) is located at Tambon Ngew Don Sakon Nakhon Province, 3 kilometres from town on the way to Phatthana Suksa School. There were originally 3 brick Khmer pagodas on the same laterite base but only one stands today. The pagodas were built in the 16th Buddhist Century.

Phra That Dum is the lone Stupa is built with laterite in the same period as Phra That Narai Cheng Weng, but the stupa is smaller without base. The lintel featuring God Vishnu in reclining position is placed on the northern arch. Furthermore, there are carving regarding gods riding different animals over the Rahu.

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