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That Luang, a large Stupa on a hill in the Northeast of
the city, is one of the most important religious sites in
Laos. Legends claim that in the 3rd century, emissaries
of the Buddhist Indian Emperor Asoka had built a Stupa here,
containing a relic of the Buddha.
Archaeological excavations, however, could not provide
proof. Found instead were remains of a Khmer temple dating
back to the time between the 11th and the 13th centuries.
The present Stupa was constructed during the reign of King
Setthathirat, in 1566. However, it was several times damaged
or destroyed, then reconstructed.
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